Blue Foods, Webs and Hubs: Who we are

Name: Blue Foods, Webs and Hubs: Who we are
Start: 2026-06-04T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-04T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center

Schedule

Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center | Newport, OR

In celebration of World Ocean Day, join the MidCoast Watersheds Council for a presentation by Jim King about the Central Coast Food Web for our June Community Meeting!
📅 Thursday, June 4th
⏰ 6:30 pm
📍 You can join either in-person at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center OR online via Zoom by registering here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t5tvsOOpTjWg5BkWVXTM9g
🐟 About the presentation:
Discover the work of the Central Coast Food Web and learn how food hubs and regional food systems support local producers, fisheries, and coastal economies, especially within the Blue Economy. This presentation will also highlight their innovative 100% Fish Initiative, which promotes full utilization of seafood resources to reduce waste and create new value for coastal communities.
🐟 About the speaker:
Jim King is a nonprofit and development professional with decades of experience in fund development, grant writing, strategic partnerships and strategic planning. His previous work in Napa, California involved working in permaculture, culinary programs and community gardens. He has worked to build programs around childhood development, homeless services, food banks, meals on wheels, and Latino multicultural services. He founded the If Given a Chance Foundation and worked to provide training and college opportunities for at-risk youth. His work in Newport with the Central Coast Food Web is exhilarating, important, and innovative work. He is excited about the Blue Foods initiative and how it can impact local foods and the coast of Oregon.