$1.8 million awarded to New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven food security projects, fishing operations

Eleven New Bedford area businesses and non-profit organizations have been awarded over $1.8 million in Massachusetts Food Infrastructure Security Grants (FSIG). These funds will help strengthen local food production and distribution, which will allow residents more access to fresh, locally grown and produced produce and seafood. Originally authorized by the state legislature during the pandemic, …