MCFA started Fishermen Feeding Mainers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Maine fishermen who catch species like pollock, hake, and monkfish, lost the markets for their catch, and at the same time, food insecurity in Maine spiked. We saw an opportunity for a win-win and developed Fishermen Feeding Mainers to support local fishermen and the working waterfront while feeding our neighbors in need. 

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Not everyone who received seafood donations was comfortable cooking the variety of seafood harvested by local fishermen. In response, MCFA worked with local-based Hurricane's Premium Soups and Chowders to develop an easy-to-cook, and delicious-to-eat, soup to introduce Monkfish to Maine's communities. 

 

From the first bite, we knew we had something special.  Gulf of Maine monkfish and lobster stock, cooked together with Maine, potatoes, veggies, and cream created an easy-to-eat meal that was rich, complex, and filling. 

 

All proceeds from the Maine Coast Monkfish Stew benefit MCFA’s Fishermen Feeding Mainers program.

 

The Stew comes in heat and serve, 16 oz pouches that can be easily heated in a pot of simmering water and served right out of the bag.