Oysters on the Menu After Thousands Given at Ag Hall
lining up for first-come, first-served basis at the Agricultural Hall.
lining up for first-come, first-served basis at the Agricultural Hall.
Hundreds of cars were waiting as giveaway began at 11 a.m.
Hundreds of cars were waiting as giveaway began at 11 a.m.
18,000 oysters will be given away in 36-count bags.
18,000 oysters will be given away in 36-count bags.
Growers hope the program will spur a market for eating oysters at home.
Growers hope the program will spur a market for eating oysters at home.
Giveaway was thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated funds to help Island oyster farmers.
Giveaway was thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated funds to help Island oyster farmers.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the shellfish industry.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the shellfish industry.
Masks and gloves were de rigueur.
Masks and gloves were de rigueur.
The event was drive-though, so people did not leave their cars.
The event was drive-though, so people did not leave their cars.
Over 18,000 oysters were given away in 36-count bags at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday. The fresh oysters were distributed thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated funds to help Island oyster farmers.