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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.

10/02/2025

Join us Friday, October 3rd (tomorrow), 2–3:30 PM at UMass Dartmouth’s SMAST (East Building) for the 2025 Food Summit!

We’ll be diving into critical conversations on food, policy, and community resilience here in Southeastern MA. Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and be part of the movement!

👉 Register now: marioninstitute.org/2025-food-summit (link in bio)

Brought to you by:
Southcoast Food Policy Council
SEMAP
Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
The New Bedford Ocean Cluster
Buzzards Bay Coalition

10/02/2025

2025 Food Summit: Coastal Wastewater Legislation & Aquaculture

📅 Friday, Oct 3, 2025
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 UMass Dartmouth – SMAST

Southcoast shellfishing is under threat from Combined Sewer Outflows, nitrogen pollution, and outdated wastewater systems—impacting livelihoods and regional food security.

This year’s summit will spotlight Bill H1000/S638, proposing a Coastal Waters Wastewater Financing Committee to fund critical infrastructure upgrades and protect our coastal ecosystems.

Join us for a vital conversation on:
• CSO impacts on shellfish 🦪
• Legislative solutions & funding 💡
• Building a coalition for sustainable aquaculture 🌱

Hosted by Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC) with NBOC • MAA • SEMAP.

Register for this event here: https://bit.ly/2025-Food-Summit

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09/03/2025

Join us today for our monthly discussion on Addressing Emergency Food Resource Gaps in Southeastern Massachusetts.

When: Today, September 3rd from 2-3pm
Register: marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/emergency-food-resource-gaps // link in bio.

08/07/2025

🥫 Emergency Food Gaps are Real. Let’s Talk Solutions.
We're gathering local voices — from pantry leaders to school food directors — to address emergency food shortfalls in Southeastern MA.

💬 Join our monthly virtual meeting to help build a more resilient food system for our region.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6 | 2–3PM
🗣️ We’ll talk about real food gaps, coordination challenges, and how to take action.
🧑🏽‍🌾 Everyone has a role. You’re invited.
🔗 https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/emergency-food-resource-gaps // link in bio (events).

08/05/2025

Who gets to farm—and who gets to thrive?

Systemic inequities continue to limit access to land, capital, and opportunity in Massachusetts’ food system. But we believe there’s another way forward.

Join us virtually on Wednesday, August 6 from 12–1 PM for Equity in Agriculture: A Lunch & Learn and explore how equity-driven policy can help create a food system that works for everyone.

Sign up here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/virtual-legislative-issue-briefing-equity-in-agriculture-registration // link in bio (events).

07/28/2025

🍽️ Big news in food policy: The FDA and USDA are teaming up to define ultra-processed foods—a move that could reshape nutrition labels, public health guidance, and how we think about what’s on our plates.

What is ultra-processed, and why does it matter? This is one to watch. 👀

Stay informed with topics like these and join our Southcoast Food Policy Council: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/southcoast-food-policy-council-join-the-sfpc

07/28/2025

🎉 Eat Local Southcoast Challenge GIVEAWAY #4 🎉

We have one more week of our Eat Local Southcoast Challenge and this is our LAST giveaway!

🍽️ This week’s prize:
• $50 Gift Card to (Mattapoisett, MA)
• 2 Marion Institute Frogfoot Farm Hats
• A 100% ♻ Marion Institute T
• A Couple Eat Local Southcoast Challege Stickers

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Share it to your story
4️⃣ Sign up for the FREE Eat Local Southcoast Challenge → bit.ly/EatLocalSouthcoast25
5️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments

📍Note: Winner must be able to pick up their prize at our office in Marion, MA.
📅 Winner announced Monday, 7/28 in our stories, reply, + DM!

Let’s eat local + win local 💚

07/14/2025

English: Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits are increasing! Starting July 1, all active SNAP households can use up to $40 each month in HIP. Visit DTAFinder.com to find HIP locations near you!

Español: ¡Los beneficios del Programa de Incentivos Saludables (HIP, por sus siglas en inglés) están aumentando! A partir del 1.° de julio, todos los grupos familiares activos en el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Complementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden usar hasta $40 al mes de HIP.

Português: Os benefícios do Programa de Incentivos à Saúde (HIP) estão aumentando! A partir de 1º de julho, todas as famílias ativas do SNAP podem usar até US$ 40 por mês no HIP.

Kreyòl ayisyen: Benefis Pwogram Motivasyon nan Lasante (HIP) pral ogmante! Apati 1e jiyè, tout fwaye SNAP aktif pral kapab itilize jiska $40 chak mwa nan kad HIP a.

中文: 健康激励计划 (HIP) 福利即将增加！从 7 月 1 日开始，所有正在领取福利的 SNAP 家庭每月可以使用多达 40 美元 HIP。

Tiếng Việt: Phúc lợi của Chương trình khuyến khích lành mạnh (HIP) đang tăng lên! Bắt đầu từ ngày 1 tháng 7, tất cả các hộ gia đình SNAP đang hoạt động có thể sử dụng tới 40 đô la mỗi tháng trong HIP

07/08/2025

🎉 Eat Local Southcoast Challenge GIVEAWAY #2 🎉

🍽️ This week’s prize:
• $20 Gift Card to Uncle Jon's Coffee
• $50 Gift Card to The Blue Foot Cafe
• Uncle Jon's CoffeeUncle Jon's Coffee T-Shirt (Medium) & Sticker

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Share it to your story
4️⃣ Sign up for the FREE Eat Local Southcoast Challenge → bit.ly/EatLocalSouthcoast25
5️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments

📍Note: Winner must be able to pick up their prize at our office in Marion, MA.
📅 Winner announced Monday, 7/14 in our stories, reply, + DM!

Let’s eat local + win local 💚

07/01/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
Our Eat Local Southcoast Challenge kicks off next week, and we're celebrating with WEEKLY giveaways!

🍽️ This week’s prize:
• $50 Gift Card to Turk's Seafood
• Turks T-Shirt (Small), Hat & Stickers

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Share it to your story
4️⃣ Sign up for the FREE Eat Local Southcoast Challenge → bit.ly/EatLocalSouthcoast25
5️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments

📍Note: Winner must be able to pick up their prize at our office in Marion, MA.
📅 Winner announced Monday, 7/7 in our stories, reply, + DM!

Let’s eat local + win local 💚

06/30/2025

🌱 Have you joined the Eat Local Southcoast Challenge yet?
It kicks off July 7th—and it’s totally FREE!
Sign up to get weekly tips, recipes, and resources that make it easy (and fun!) to support our local farms and strengthen our regional food system.

Let’s eat local, together!

👉 https://bit.ly/EatLocalSouthcoast25 // link in bio.

Please share to spread the word! 💚

06/24/2025

Join Southcoast Food Policy Council and MIRA: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Inc. virtually on Wednesday, July 2nd from 2-3 to discuss your rights and best practices for services providers and employers at our next Emergency Food Resource Meeting.

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

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202 Spring Street
Marion, MA
02738

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

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+15087480816

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https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/

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