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…
Category: 8 SEL Updates
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…
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…
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…
Update from the ED: July 2023
Beyond Our Programs: Engaging in the Food System This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, discusses the various external projects our staff are involved in. If…
Update from the ED: April 2023
Join Us on the Journey This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, discusses current initiatives to shape our work. This month is the one-year mark when…
Update from the ED: January 2023
Written by Shawn Menard Deepening Our Roots This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, shares some exciting news: we’ve moved into a new office space at…
Update from the E.D: July-September 2022
If I asked you what the mission statement of Seacoast Eat Local is, do you think you could get pretty close? Take a minute to think of a one sentence…
Update from the E.D: April-June 2022
A question that comes up often in Seacoast Eat Local’s work is “Who is our audience?” The answer almost always is EVERYONE! Our work is centered around connecting people to…