Southcoast Food Policy Council

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Formally known as the Southeastern Food Security Network, the Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is a coalition of food pantries, farms, foundations, and social service agencies working together to promote food security in Southeastern MA.

Join our Monthly Emergency Food Resource Meetings as we work together to address food access challenges across Southeast...
03/31/2026

Join our Monthly Emergency Food Resource Meetings as we work together to address food access challenges across Southeastern Massachusetts.

These conversations are about coordination, collaboration, and building a more resilient regional food system—together.

📅 Next meeting: Wednesday, April 1 | 2–3 PM (virtual)
Your voice matters—be part of the solution.

Register: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/emergency-food-resource-gaps/

03/02/2026

Let us set the stage for our May 2nd Gala... Guests will dine on stage at the beautifully renovated Zeiterion Theater, taking in sweeping views of the theater while enjoying local thoughtfully prepared food, meaningful conversation, and stories from across our food-system work. The evening will celebrate the roots that sustain us and the revelry that connects us—honoring where we’ve been while sharing a vision for where we’re going.

Sponsorships are available for our Roots & Revelry Gala on Saturday, May 2nd!

Tickets go live on Thursday, March 12th.

More info on the event and sponsorship opportunities here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/roots-revelry-26/

SNAP replacement for households that lose powerThousands of Massachusetts households are still without power, especially...
02/25/2026

SNAP replacement for households that lose power
Thousands of Massachusetts households are still without power, especially on Cape Cod and Southeastern MA. Replacement of SNAP benefits are available to households that lost power for 4+ hours and had to throw away food they purchased with SNAP. Households have 10 days to report food loss to DTA, and then an additional 10 days to obtain a signed statement from DTA with additional information.

Ways to Report Food Loss:
✔ Report by phone (no need to talk with a live DTA worker), call the DTA Assistance Line: 877 382 2363 (Select language, then press 5, then 1, and follow the prompts).
✔ Report using the DTA’s SNAP Household Misfortune (9B) form (download, print out and upload thru DTAConnect) OR Send in a handwritten note through DTAConnect. Include: Your name and DTA Agency ID (or date of birth), Reason for the food loss and the date the food was lost, the dollar value of the food lost that you bought with SNAP, signature of the head of household along with words: "This statement is signed under the penalty of perjury."

The DTA should replace up to one month's worth of SNAP within 10 days of getting the report of the food loss, or within 2 days of getting the completed DTA form or sworn statement (whichever date is later) More info: DTA’s SNAP Misfortune webpage: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/snap-household-misfortune or Mass Legal Help page: https://www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benefits-ssi/snap-food-benefits/replacement-snap-benefits-emergencies

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Food policy shapes our communities — and your voice matters.SFPC is hosting upcoming Legislative Briefings on HIP & Stat...
02/25/2026

Food policy shapes our communities — and your voice matters.

SFPC is hosting upcoming Legislative Briefings on HIP & State-Funded SNAP and Farm-to-School & Food Literacy, as well as an Emergency Food Resource Meeting over the next two weeks.

Join the conversation. Stay informed. Take action.

All are welcome.
Register at marioninstitute.org

Budgets reflect priorities — and this is our moment to make food justice one of them. 🌱Join us Thursday, February 19th (...
02/17/2026

Budgets reflect priorities — and this is our moment to make food justice one of them. 🌱

Join us Thursday, February 19th (12–1pm) for a virtual deep dive into the Food System Budget and learn how Food Policy Councils shape policy, strengthen collaboration, and advocate for the programs our communities rely on.

Your voice matters — and together, we can help secure the funding needed to build a healthier, more resilient food system. Register now and be part of the conversation.

Register here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/food-system-budget-registration-26/

01/21/2026

Connection. Celebration. Purpose.
Join us for Roots & Revelry, an intimate evening marking a new chapter in growing a healthier, more equitable food system.

📅 Saturday, 5/2/26
📍 The Zeiterion , New Bedford, MA

Save the date—more details coming soon.

01/06/2026

Preparing for change takes collaboration.

This Wednesday, the Southcoast Food Policy Council is convening a critical conversation on food relief disruptions — and how we can work together to build a stronger, more resilient food system.

🕑 Wednesday | 2–3 PM

Your voice matters. Join the convo and register here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/emergency-food-resource-gaps/ // link in bio.

12/08/2025

SNAP recipients can receive free fruits and vegetables through the Healthy Incentives Program. Pickups are held on the first Friday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. Dates include […]

12/02/2025

This and holiday season, give a gift that truly grows. 🌱
Honor someone who makes your life brighter with a donation that strengthens nutrition, food equity, and community across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Every gift supports local farmers, students, families, and the regional food system we’re building together.

Choose a gift that grows food and hope: marioninstitute.org/donate/gift/ // link in bio.

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11/25/2025

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Address

202 Spring Street
Marion, MA
02738

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15087480816

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