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.

Federal Government Shutdown & SNAP Update:As the shutdown continues, SNAP benefits remain delayed, impacting more than 6...
11/07/2025

Federal Government Shutdown & SNAP Update:

As the shutdown continues, SNAP benefits remain delayed, impacting more than 650,000 MA households, that's 1 in 6 residents. A federal judge has ordered USDA to release full funding by Nov. 7, but what that means for MA residents is still uncertain as legal appeals unfold.

This delay threatens food access for families and adds pressure to local food systems and pantries already stretched thin.

Stay informed: mass.gov/SNAPUpdates

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

2025 Food Summit: Coastal Wastewater Legislation & Aquaculture📅 Friday, Oct 3, 2025 🕑 2:00–3:30 PM 📍 UMass Dartmouth – S...
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Southcoast shellfishing is under threat from Combined Sewer Outflows, nitrogen pollution, and outdated wastewater systems—impacting livelihoods and regional food security.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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Join us today for our monthly discussion on Addressing Emergency Food Resource Gaps in Southeastern Massachusetts.When: ...
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.

🥫 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).

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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