Charity Chowder: How Cape Cod Fishermen Turned Crisis Into 2 Million Meals 🍲⚓

The chowder story begins at sea with fishermen catching smaller haddock that are legal to catch but have little commercial value.

A donor provided a million dollars to support a program to keep fishermen employed and use their catch to feed people in need.

The fishermen created a chowder using the smaller haddock, aiming to keep all production local in Massachusetts.

The project, called 'Small Boats, Big Taste,' quickly got product out to food pantries within three months.

The chowder was well-received, described as a dense protein and very healthy, benefiting many families in need.

The program expanded to include clam chowder and a Provencal stew using skate fish.

Local fishermen process their harvest and send it to be used in the chowder, providing them with stability and planning for their business.

The chowder is processed and packaged by a family-run business, PGI Foods, which supports the mission of feeding those in need.

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