# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to savor local seafood, share stories, and connect cultures in a fun, tasty community bash!About this EventBridging Cultures and Building Community through Local SeafoodFood is a language we all speak. Local seafood is part of a commitment in Maine schools to serve recipes that represent all student backgrounds, including those from immigrant families, who often come from cultures where people eat more seafood than in the U.S. Fish is also halal, providing a critical option for a growing population of Muslim students who often struggle to find food they can eat in their cafeterias. For the seafood industry, putting more local seafood onto students’ plates is a valuable way to educate young people about the economic, community, and personal health benefits of eating (more) local fish, as well as an opportunity to build demand for the diversity of species we have here in the Gulf of Maine.Join us for a conversation with the people directly involved in this exciting work:Khadija Ahmed, Founder & Executive Director, Food For All Services, Project Lead, Halal School Meals NetworkMary Emerson, School Nutrition Director, Westbrook Public SchoolsSophie Scott, Sustainable Seafood Program Manager, Gulf of Maine Research Institute (moderator)Mary Hudson, Director of Fisheries Programs​, Maine Coast Community Sector ManagerAll proceeds will be donated to Food For All Services, directly benefitting their food pantry that distributes to families across the Greater Portland area.Agenda5:30 – 6:00 pm: join us for light seafood bites and drinks!6:00 – 7:00 pm: Moderated discussion with panelists, including audience Q&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/bridging-cultures-and-building-community-through-local-seafood/100001997804883185 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Nonprofit, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Gulf of Maine Research Institute - **lat**: 43.65167049999999 - **long**: -70.2563054 - **full address**: Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dd881c0a943877b8c9547f2fdefcddbe701a02cbe39520bb3211a73fe0bcbc7e-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788604218 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood being held? - **A:** Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood? - **A:** Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood is organized by Food For All Services. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bridging Cultures and Building Community through Local Seafood is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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