When the federal government shuts down, the impacts go far beyond Washington. Families across our region start to feel it quickly, especially those who rely on SNAP to buy groceries…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Lilac Club Casino for Charitable Gaming Support
This summer brought an exciting opportunity for our organization. Thanks to the new Lilac Club Casino in Rochester, we raised $47,372 in revenue from charitable gaming days in July….
Introducing Farm to Footprints
How our new partnership is making local produce more accessible to our neighbors seeking food assistance while supporting Seacoast farmers and reducing food waste. At Seacoast Eat Local, we believe…
A Hands-On Workshop at Fat Peach Farm
This past weekend, local food enthusiasts of all ages gathered at Fat Peach Farm (FPF) to learn about the unique challenges of growing tomatoes outdoors, in the soil. This workshop…
Why SNAP Matching at Farmers’ Markets Needs Your Attention
Every week at our farmers’ markets, something remarkable happens at the market information booth. Shoppers using SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) can currently double their purchasing power through…
Announcing Our Exciting Partnership with Walden Mutual Bank
At Seacoast Eat Local, we’re always looking for ways to deepen our community’s connection to the local food system. This month, we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Walden…
Support Local Resilience: Tuckaway Food Commons Resilience Fund
On March 30, 2024, a devastating fire swept through Tuckaway Farm, causing significant damage and loss, including three barns, hay, equipment, tools, and livestock. However, in the face of such…
Start Your Spring Victory Garden
From backyards, balconies, and community plots, the resurgence of the victory garden is taking place across the U.S.. Born out of necessity during times of war, Americans are turning to…
Saltonstall Farm: Cultivating Community, One Berry at a Time
If you like going to pick your own berries, you may have visited, or heard of, Saltonstall Farm. And if you’ve had the pleasure of sampling their strawberries at our…
Throwback Brewery: Brewing a Sustainable Future
It’s a brewery, it’s a farm, it’s a restaurant .. it’s Throwback Brewery! Yep, you read that right. I had the pleasure of interviewing Annette Lee and Nicole Carrier, the…
Chicken Cordon Blue-berry
Chicken Cordon Blue-berry It’s July, which means it’s blueberry season! Is there anything that encapsulates the seacoast region of Maine and New Hampshire more than summertime blueberries? It’s kind of…
Influencing Sustainable Change at Farmers’ Markets
Author: Emily Abrusci, UNH Sustainability Fellow Hi! My name is Emily Abrusci and I am SEL’s UNH Sustainability Fellow* for the summer of 2023. You may have seen me around…