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Success Stories

We are so proud of the sea-to-school work that's happening in our state.

Check out some of MCFA's ongoing success stories as we get more local fish into schools!

Expert Chef Cooks up Fish Lunch for Freeport Students

Barton Seaver, an expert sustainable seafood chef and educator, volunteered his culinary expertise to cook a flounder-based dish for Morse Street School.

Fishcake Captivates Young Palates

Positive student feedback on MCFA's new fishcake products signals seafood's growing popularity among youngsters.

Graffam Bros Serves Up Local Fish

Local food, local fish: Graffam Bros Seafood Flounder Tots meet student approval for statewide school llunches.

School Food Service Workers Get "Reel" About Maine Fish

School nutrition staff gathered in Old Orchard to learn about different local fish species and how to prepare them.

Chef Joe Robbins Serves Up Pollock at Bangor High

Students at Bangor High gave Chef Robbin's local pollock dish 

a 99% approval rating at this amazing collaborative lunch.

Food is Fuel, Especially for Growing Kids

Brunswick School Department prioritizes healthy meals, and that includes local seafood.

How a USDA Federal Grant will Benefit Brunswick Schools

Full Plates Full Potential has invested in seven local projects to help bring seafood to Maine's lunch lines.

Midcoast Students Opt for More School Seafood Options

MCFA teamed up with Brunswick Junior High to introduce a new curriculum. The goal? Bringing more seafood to schools.

Changing the Menu: Monkfish Stew Served in Schools

Maine Coast Monkfish Stew and Maine Marinara are the first to qualify for reimbursement through the Local Food Fund.

Maine Calling: School Nutrition

MCFA's Susan Olcott talks school nutrition and local seafood with host Jennifer Rooks.

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