Blog/In the News

From the field to your soup bowl! Our Fields to Families team gleaned Musquée de Provence pumpkins from Freed Seed Federation to share with our community. It inspired us to share this easy roasted pumpkin soup recipe.

Help shape the future of our regional food system! Join our November 4 Food Emergency Network focus group and a general session on November 10 or 18 to share your experiences and priorities. Can’t attend? Contribute through our short form.

Westport school food service staff joined the Marion Institute at Frogfoot Farm for hands-on harvesting and a fermentation workshop, connecting local farming with the work of nourishing students.

Join the Southcoast Food Policy Council for a virtual Food Summit on September 24 from 6:30–8:00 PM. Connect with community members, food system partners, and regional leaders for an important conversation about our local food system.

What do you want your legacy to be? National Make-A-Will Month is an opportunity to reflect on the people, places, and causes that matter most. Learn how including the Marion Institute in your estate plans can create lasting impact and welcome you into our Legacy Society.

Over the past two years, the Southcoast Food Policy Council helped turn community advocacy into legislative wins that strengthened food access, supported local farms, and advanced Massachusetts' food system.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year on September 30, we’re reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together. Your support helps the Marion Institute reconnect food and community, strengthen our regional food system, and create lasting change across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Massachusetts farmers can begin preparing now for HIP enrollment. This guide walks you through SNAP authorization, EBT setup, and the steps to becoming a Healthy Incentives Program vendor.