Building a Monterey Bay Local Seafood Movement

Knowing where to find local seafood — and what to do with it — is half the battle. The Trust makes it easy: the Local Catch Guide helps you find local sources, the #MontereyBaySeafood campaign builds awareness through digital storytelling, and the Get Hooked Dinner Series creates one-of-a-kind events that connect diners directly with the people who catch their food.

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Upcoming Dinners:

September 15 - Pete’s, Capitola

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February 24 - Hook+Line, Santa Cruz

March 19 - Foray, Carmel-by-the-Sea

April 17 - Monterey Beach Hotel, Monterey

June 19 - Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove

July 16 - Colectivo Felix at Sarah’s Vineyard, Gilroy

September 15 - Pete’s Fish House, Capitola

October 13 - Stoke’s Adobe, Monterey

November 15 - Solstice, Big Sur

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About the Program

These one of a kind events connect diners with the hardworking men and women who harvest Monterey Bay seafood and the chefs that discerningly source and prepare their local catch. Members of our fishing community share their experiences on the water, and attendees learn about the benefits of sustainably harvested seafood while enjoying thoughtfully prepared dishes at restaurants, wineries, and other venues throughout Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

A portion of ticket sales for each dinner goes to the MBFT Community Seafood Program. We purchase seafood from local fishermen and suppliers, which is donated to food relief groups in our area. Current partners include the Food Bank of Monterey County, Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, Second Harvest Food Bank, Big Sur Big Share, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, and Al and Friends. Together, we are supporting the local fishing economy and feeding our community!

Want to be a part of the Get Hooked program and host dinners that help feed our community?
Contact us at info@mbfishtrust.org

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2026 Sponsors

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““The Community Seafood Program has allowed us to share something that is hard to come by in our community. We believe that a sustainable food system is essential to the health of a community, and the CSP and MBFT share our mission. We couldn’t be more happy with the collaboration!” ”

— Helen Handshy, Co-founder, The Big Share