Your Story Matters: Help Us Fight Hunger & Advocate for Food Equity

At the Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC), we believe that real change starts with real stories. When you share your experience—whether it’s about accessing fresh, healthy food, facing food insecurity, benefiting from programs like the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), or how it affected your business/organization—you help us paint a clearer picture of the challenges and successes within our food system.

Why is sharing your story important?

• Strength in Numbers – Personal stories highlight the real impact of food policies, making it harder for decision-makers to ignore the need for change.
• Raise Awareness – Your experiences help others understand the importance of equitable access to local, nutritious food and inspire action.
• Advocate for Policy Change – Lawmakers need to hear directly from those affected by food insecurity and food justice issues. Your voice can help secure funding and expand critical programs, see our policy priorities here.
• Build Community – By sharing, you let others know they’re not alone and encourage a stronger, more connected movement for food equity.

Your story has the power to create real impact. Please take a moment to share it with us—we’re listening, and together, we can fight for a healthier, more just food system.