Tahoe-Truckee Salmon Buying Club opens for orders!

TRUCKEE/LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Slow Food Lake Tahoe (SFLT), a local chapter of the international Slow Food movement, has announced the return of its highly anticipated Salmon Buying Club - a fundraiser in partnership with Eskimo Girl Salmon. This exciting collaboration aims to expand access to sustainable food choices by bringing high-quality, wild-caught Alaskan salmon directly to the Tahoe-Truckee community. Enjoy the best protein on the planet with a significant club discount. Order a 20 lb. box of filets ($14.99/lb) or portions ($15.99/lb) for your own freezer, or share with a friend. Ordering closes on Sept. 15, and boxes will be available for pick up in the Truckee River Regional Park on Sept. 30. To find out more or order your box visit: www.slowfoodlaketahoe.org/salmon-buying-club.

As a fundraiser, non-profit SFLT will receive a portion of the proceeds to help support the future of their community programs including the Food Bank Garden, which provides free education on high-elevation edible gardens and grows organic produce for Sierra Community House’s hunger relief program. And, an additional amount will go towards a donation of salmon portions to Sierra Community House's hunger relief program. Good, clean, and fair food for all!

Fisherwoman Casey Coupchiak, founder of Eskimo Girl Salmon and Yupik Eskimo from the village of Togiak, AK, works her family fishing boat in the pristine waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska. She shares Slow Food Lake Tahoe's commitment to quality and sustainability. Her self-caught wild salmon is sourced through responsible fishing practices, ensuring the health of marine ecosystems while delivering a product of exceptional taste and nutritional value.

"We are excited to open this season’s Salmon Buying Club in partnership with Eskimo Girl Salmon," said Amy Fagel, president of Slow Food Lake Tahoe. "This collaboration not only allows us to bring exceptional Alaskan salmon to our community but also supports responsible fishing practices and broadens our local food system. We believe that by connecting people with sustainable food sources, we can foster a deeper appreciation for our environment and the food we eat." By bringing back the Salmon Buying Club, the organization takes another significant step toward its mission of connecting our community to the enjoyment of food and educating about ways to access sustainable options.

For more information about Slow Food Lake Tahoe and the Salmon Buying Club, please visit SlowFoodLakeTahoe.org.