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Join the Movement: Host a Food, Insecure Screening to Address Food Security in Indiana

Monday, October 28, 2024
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The creators of The Working Hungry film have announced a new documentary––Food, Insecure. This powerful film, set to launch in late 2024, dives deeper into the realities of food insecurity in Indiana and the systemic issues contributing to hunger in our state.

Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/1009216384/4d1fef88e2

Building on the success of The Working Hungry, which sparked meaningful conversations about hunger, Food, Insecure brings new stories and data to inspire even more action across Indiana.


For more information about the two films and their mission, visit the official website at workinghungry.org.


How You Can Get Involved


Host a Screening
Starting in early 2025, Food, Insecure will be available for community screenings. The film comes with a discussion guide and resources to help facilitate impactful conversations about hunger and food insecurity in Indiana.


Mini-Grant Program
To help support these screenings, the Food, Insecure team is offering a mini-grant program. If your organization is interested in hosting a screening and panel discussion, you can apply for up to $400 to help cover event costs.


Mini-Grant Details:

  • Up to $400 per venue for screening expenses (while funds last)
  • Screenings must take place between February 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025
  • The Food, Insecure team will provide marketing materials and discussion guides
  • Grantees will submit a brief event summary and participation numbers
  • Application deadline: January 13, 2025, by 12:00pm EST

Apply here: Mini-Grant Application
If you’d like to host a screening but do not need grant funding, the Food, Insecure team would still love to support and promote your event! Simply fill out Part 1 of the application.


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Informational Webinar for Screening Locations and Grantee Applicants on November 13
(This webinar will be recorded)
Join us for the Food, Insecure Info Webinar on November 13, 2024, at 10:30 AM (Indiana East) to learn how you can get involved in hosting a community screening of this powerful documentary. This webinar will provide information on how to apply for our mini-grant program, offering up to $400 in support for screening events, and resources to help spark community dialogue. 
Hosted in partnership with Indiana Humanities.
Register for the webinar HERE: https://forms.gle/dVtHkrf3bwbbv1od8


 

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