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Cooke Family and Omega Protein pledge $250,000 matching donation to Festival Halle restoration project

Executive director Shauna McCranie and Save Festival Halle committee chairman Diane McGuire recently announced the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum has received a $250,000 donation pledge from the Cooke family and Omega Protein for the restoration of Festival Halle. The challenge grant will match dollar for dollar all donations received from supporters up to $250,000.

Cooke Inc. is a vertically integrated, family-owned seafood company based in New Brunswick, Canada. Omega Protein joined the Cooke family of companies in 2017. Omega Protein originated in 1878 in Reedville and has continued to be a large supporter of the museum and community for many years. 

“Cooke’s core purpose is to cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for our families, and build stronger communities, and the close ties Omega and our employees have in Reedville really exemplifies this mission. Cooke and Omega are thrilled to be able to contribute to ….

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