Local monkfish stew and marinara sauce set to be served in schools

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • March 18, 2024

Locally sourced monkfish stew is now cleared to be included in school lunches thanks to the Maine Local Foods Fund. The stew — produced by local company Maine Coast Monkfish Stew — is one of two food products to receive the first qualifications from Maine Local Foods Fund, overseen by the Maine Department of Education. The program offers fund-matching incentives for schools to purchase food that is grown, caught, harvested or produced in Maine.