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Seacoast Eat Local will celebrate two decades of work supporting the region’s food economy with a fundraising dinner in Stratham this September.

The anniversary gathering will bring farmers, chefs, business representatives, and residents together for an evening focused on local agriculture, food access, and long-term community support.

Guests will begin with a reception featuring products from area farms and beverage makers, including seasonal bites and drinks that reflect the Seacoast’s agricultural community. A chef-prepared dinner will follow, using ingredients selected to highlight the region’s harvest season and the producers who supply local markets and kitchens.

The program will also include presentations about Seacoast Eat Local’s broader work, including efforts that help farmers, improve access to locally produced food, and strengthen regional food networks. Fundraising activities throughout the evening will give attendees additional opportunities to contribute directly to programs serving producers and households.

Organizers say money raised from the celebration will support initiatives designed to improve food accessibility, reinforce community resilience, and sustain local agriculture.

Event planners for nonprofit gatherings such as this one often use banner printing to identify sponsors, and reinforce campaign messaging throughout the venue.

The gathering also offers supporters an opportunity to learn how partnerships influence the local food economy.

Admission is $100 per person. Questions may be directed to organizer Shawn Menard or Seacoast Eat Local through the organization’s listed contact channels.

The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 beginning at 5:30 pm at Saltonstall Farm, 61 Stratham Heights Road, Stratham.