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.

🥫 Emergency Food Gaps are Real. Let’s Talk Solutions.We're gathering local voices — from pantry leaders to school food d...
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).

Who gets to farm—and who gets to thrive?Systemic inequities continue to limit access to land, capital, and opportunity i...
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).

🍽️ Big news in food policy: The FDA and USDA are teaming up to define ultra-processed foods—a move that could reshape nu...
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

🎉 Eat Local Southcoast Challenge GIVEAWAY #4 🎉We have one more week of our Eat Local Southcoast Challenge and this is o...
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 💚

English: Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits are increasing! Starting July 1, all active SNAP households can use u...
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

🎉 Eat Local Southcoast Challenge GIVEAWAY #2 🎉🍽️ This week’s prize:• $20 Gift Card to Uncle Jon's Coffee • $50 Gift Car...
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 💚

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

🌱 Have you joined the Eat Local Southcoast Challenge yet?It kicks off July 7th—and it’s totally FREE!Sign up to get week...
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! 💚

Join Southcoast Food Policy Council and MIRA: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Inc. virtually on ...
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/

🌱 Why Eat Local?🌍 Cuts food miles = fewer emissions🥬 Fresher = more nutrients💵 $1 local = $3 in the local economy🤝 Conne...
06/23/2025

🌱 Why Eat Local?

🌍 Cuts food miles = fewer emissions
🥬 Fresher = more nutrients
💵 $1 local = $3 in the local economy
🤝 Connects eaters + growers
♻️ Less packaging = less waste
🥕 Seasonal = more variety + flavor

Eating local is good for your health, your community, and our planet.
Please share to spread the word! 💚

🌟 Have you signed up for our Eat Local Southcoast Challenge yet?
It starts July 7—join us!
👉 marioninstitute.org/programs/sfpc/eat-local-southcoast-challenge-2025 // link in bio.

📣 Big News for HIP + SNAP Customers!Starting July 1, 2025, the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) monthly benefit is incre...
06/16/2025

📣 Big News for HIP + SNAP Customers!
Starting July 1, 2025, the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) monthly benefit is increasing to $40 for all active SNAP households! 🥬🍎🌽

This increase supports year-round access to fresh, local food—and we want everyone to know!

✔️ Retailers + partners: Update your materials to reflect the new benefit
✔️ Find updated resources soon at Mass.gov/HIP
✔️ HIP Vendors: Make sure your DTA Finder profile is up to date so your info is accurate during the busy season

Let’s spread the word and make healthy food more accessible for all! 💚

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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