Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
IT’S GOOD WISDOM, but I’ve often thought it leaves something out. What happens when the man already knows how to fish, and the fish are plentiful—but the market doesn’t want his catch? Or when families want the fish, but can’t afford them or the food pantry doesn’t have them? What if the problem isn’t a lack of knowledge or abundance, but the gap between the two?
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SEAFOOD FOR COMMUNITIES:
Organizations Making a Difference
FISHADELPHIA This organization brings fresh, local seafood to Philadelphia’s diverse communities. Currently on a pause, but they’re looking to restart their CSA later this year. Learn more about other resources for local seafood on their blog in the meantime: fishadelphia.com/blogs/news/where-to-get-seafood-now
WILD FOR SALMON Run by Pennsylvania natives Jenn and Steve Kurian, who fish for sockeye salmon in Naknek, Bristol Bay, AK, in the summers. They have a market in Bloomsburg, PA, and can also be found at local co-ops and retailers as well as farmers markets, including Lansdale and Phoenixville, slinging wild salmon along with other seafood like scallops, tuna, halibut, and shellfish. wildforsalmon.com
SHORE CATCH They partner with fishermen from Barnegat Light, NJ to bring fresh seafood to the city on Saturdays at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market and Sundays at the Headhouse Farmers Market. They offer a variety of local favorites, including scallops, tuna, flounder, and oysters.
OTOLITH Otolith works with small-scale fishermen to source wild Alaskan seafood such as rockfish, halibut, black cod, and salmon. You can find them at farmers markets, including the Headhouse Market on Sundays. otolithonline.com
FISHTOWN SEAFOOD Fishtown Seafood partners with sustainable fisheries and local suppliers who share their commitment to protecting marine ecosystems for future generations to supply homes and some of the top restaurants in the region with high quality, sustainable seafood. fishtownseafood.com
SMALL WORLD SEAFOOD Small World offers a variety of seafood from all over the world; you pre-order and pick up at one of a handful of locations in the city. Owner Robert Amar sends a chatty and knowledgeable email each week. smallworldseafood.com
