An estimated 49 million Americans—including one in every four children—depend on some form of food assistance. Directed by Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush, A Place at the Table explores the economic, social and cultural implications of widespread hunger, poverty and obesity through interviews with various activists, nutrition policy leaders and people struggling with food insecurity. The documentary will be followed by a discussion moderated by André Gallant of the Athens Banner-Herald, with panelists including chef Hugh Acheson, Clarke County School District Nutrition Director Paula Farmer, State Representative Spencer Frye and Action Ministries Director Erin Barger. A reception catered by The National, Five & Ten and Farm 255 will precede the film screening at 6 p.m., and proceeds from the $20 entry fee benefit the Athens Farmers Market’s double SNAP program, an initiative in partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia that is determined to make healthy food more accessible to all.
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