One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free
Maine's Fishermen Feeding Mainers program aims to support the struggling fishing industry by donating locally caught fish to schools and food banks. Launched in late 2020, the initiative has provided over 1.8 million meals and spent more than $4 million on fish purchases and processing. The program not only helps fishermen cope with financial pressures but also introduces seafood to a new generation of consumers.
- ▪The Fishermen Feeding Mainers program began in late 2020 to support Maine's groundfishing industry.
- ▪It has raised over $4 million to purchase and process 1.3 million pounds of locally caught fish.
- ▪The program has donated more than 1.8 million meals to food banks and schools since its inception.
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One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free May 23, 20265:00 AM ET By Joe Hernandez Workers at the Portland Fish Exchange in Portland, Maine, move fish in a tote before it's transported. The exchange and the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association have partnered for the Fishermen Feeding Mainers program, an initiative that provides fresh, locally caught seafood to community members, including public schools. Ryan David Brown for NPR hide caption toggle caption Ryan David Brown for NPR Grocery prices got you down? Learn how to cut your food bill with NPR's four-part newsletter. Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more. Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry.
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