February 3, 2024 — About 45,000 New England students have been offered locally sourced seafood as part of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s initiative to serve more fish in school lunches.
Using money from federal and local grants, GMRI partnered with nine districts throughout the region, helping them introduce seafood to their students through fun recipes and education.
Their goal is to improve access to seafood and to see fish offered in schools more than just once a month.
Program leaders say 70% – 80% of the students surveyed after a taste test said they do like eating fish.
This initiative is intended to benefit the local economy as well.