Author: Emily Abrusci, UNH Sustainability Fellow Hi! My name is Emily Abrusci and I am SEL’s UNH Sustainability Fellow* for the summer of 2023. You may have seen me around…
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Recent Updates to SNAP: What You Should Know
Blog post by: Carina Berglund, Dietetic Intern Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program from the U.S Department of Agriculture that provides monthly…
Our Food Has A Story: Trippy Acres Farm
Blog Post By: Carina Berglund, Dietetic Intern From nursing to farming: I talked with Melissa of Trippy Acres to learn more about their farm and what has motivated them to…
Shopping Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands on a Budget
Blog Post by: Carina Berglund, Dietetic Intern Many people think that shopping local is more expensive than conventional grocery stores, but that is not always the case! Here are some…
Kicking off the Summer Market Season: My First Three Months as SNAP Ambassador
Blog Post Written by: Kerry Hull, SNAP Ambassador As I close in on my third month as SNAP Ambassador for Seacoast Eat Local, I reflect on the experiences I have…
Summer Ratatouille
Blog Post Written By: Briella Hirsch, UNH Sustainability Fellow We are creating a spin-off of the classic French dish, Ratatouille. This delicious recipe utilizes all of the late-summer vegetables- eggplant,…
Tuna Pasta Salad
Blog Post Written By: Briella Hirsch, UNH Sustainability Fellow We have the perfect dish for you to bring to your next summer cookout or gathering! Many of these ingredients can…
Easy Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Blog Post Written By: Briella Hirsch, UNH Fellow It’s official, we have kicked off our new pilot program, Refresh! We at Seacoast Eat Local are proud to be partnering with…
USDA Announces: All School Meals will be FREE Through June 2021
Written by Leila G., UNH Dietetic Intern Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, national school meal programs, like the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program, had been providing breakfast…
COVID-19 and Local Food Access
The increase in unemployment has left many of our neighbors food insecure. Food insecurity is not a new problem, however it is growing more rapidly due to the increased rate…
9 Reasons to Shop at Farmers’ Markets During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shopping of any nature can seem like a daunting task on a normal day, and even more difficult during the COVID-19 crisis. Usually farmers’ markets are seen as a social…
SNAP Can Now Be Used at Some Farm Stands
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formally known as food stamps, has historically been accepted at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and only a select amount of farm stands. However, with the…