Frozen
salmon donated to Bellingham Food Bank
by
BBJ Staff
Filed on 05. Dec, 2011 in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Food
Bank received 1,300 pounds of frozen salmon fillets,
the end result of innovative donors. The donation was
made possible by a partnership between Bellingham Technical
College and Bornstein Seafoods.
“High protein
items are a critical food for the hungry families we
serve,” said Mike Cohen, Bellingham Food Bank
executive director, in a press release. “More
families visit us than at any time in history so donations
like this are essential as we work to feed our community.”
The Bellingham Technical
College operates a hatchery on Whatcom Creek. Fisheries
Technology Instructor Earl Steele manages the hatchery
as he teaches his students. Steele also provides a lesson
in philanthropy. After harvesting the returning salmon
for eggs, the balance are donated for hunger-relief.
Bornstein Seafoods picked up the fish, donated the processing,
packaging, and freezing. The result is high protein
salmon packed in family-sized portions and ready for
distribution by the food bank.
The local partnership
was developed by SeaShare, a nonprofit organization
that helps seafood companies make significant contributions
to food banks across the country.
“This partnership
exemplifies the value that our seafood leaders add to
our communities. Several companies working together
can accomplish more than anyone could alone,”
said Jim Harmon, executive director of SeaShare, in
the press release.
