Southcoast Food Policy Council News

The Healthy Incentives Program, or HIP, provides a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipient $40, $60, or $80 additional dollars (depending on household size) to buy vegetables and fruit ONLY from local MA farmers, farm stands, Farmer’s Market, or CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture).

Some municipal Departments of Health require permits, including a fee, and inspections of the kitchens, while others do not. There is no consistency from town to town and, therefore, no equity in the current system. This bill would allow all farmers and home cooks throughout Massachusetts to sell low-risk, non-temperature foods without requiring a health department permit.

PRESS RELEASE: Marion Institute's BioMed Program Launches it's 3rd Annual 2025 21-Day Reset

Marion Institute's December 2024 Newsletter featuring upcoming events, happenings, and program announcements.

Marion Institute's November 2024 Newsletter featuring upcoming events, happenings, and program announcements.

The new year is the perfect time to reset. To make it easy, we’ll send you daily emails with simple tips to improve your health and boost your immune system. Join us for our Third Annual 21-Day Reset, where we’ll guide you through daily habits that support your well-being and align with the "Natural Laws to Live By."

The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC) is Looking for New Community Advisory Board (CAB) Members