U.S. Senator Mark Begich praised members of the Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA) for their donation of 40,000 pounds of seafood to the residents of St. Lawrence Island who are facing a severe food shortage this year due to unusual ice conditions that stymied this year’s walrus hunt.
“I have just learned the seafood industry has provided a full container load of salmon for food relief its residents,” said Begich in a letter sent today to the PSPA. “Alaskans have long extended a helping hand to their neighbors when in need. The response by the Pacific Seafood Processors Association, its member companies, and logistics partners to assist the residents of St. Lawrence Island follows in the best of that tradition. Thank you for stepping up to the plate during this holiday season to help those affected by this unique disaster.”
Trident Seafoods, Peter Pan Seafoods, Alaska General Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods and Icicle Seafoods provided equal amounts of salmon to fill the 40-foot container. Salmon Terminals donated the labeling, packaging, and costs associated with loading and delivering the container, and Horizon donated the transportation of the container from Tacoma to Kodiak. The container is scheduled to depart on December 4th and arrive on St. Lawrence Island by mid-December.
Source: Office of U.S. Senator Mark Begich
