Dear Consignment Members,
Please see below about information on the debut showing of the movie "Food Inc." coming out at the Loft on July 17th! Hope to see you there!
-Sarah Parsons
Consignment Program Coordinator
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCE CENTER AND THE FOOD CONSPIRACY CO-OP TO CO-SPONSOR THE FILM “FOOD, INC.”
Join the Community Food Bank Community Food Resource Center, the Food Conspiracy Co-Op and the Loft Cinema for an opening night celebration of the movie “Food, Inc.” on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM. The Loft Cinema is at 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard.
The evening will include an opportunity to meet local farmers and ranchers, view information exhibits from local food organizations including; the Community Food Resource Center, the Food Conspiracy Co-Op and Sustainable Tucson
“Food, Inc.” describes America’s industrial food system and its effect on our environment, health, economy and worker’s rights.
Prior to the showing of “Food, Inc.,” a video produced by the Community Food Bank and Visionaries Filmmakers called “Local Foods, Healthy Communities” will be shown. This video informs people by promoting the health and community benefits of eating locally grown foods. The locally produced video will not only benefit local growers of fruits and vegetables by encouraging the purchase of locally grown food and our community will benefit from increased economic activity and healthier people. The “Local Foods, Healthy Communities” video and the diverse programs of the Community Food Resource Center educate, advocate and provide support for increasing growing and eating of Arizona grown foods.
The schedule for Friday, July 17, 2009:
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Local food organizations and farmers available with local food resources and information.
7:00 – 7:30 PM: Introduction of “Local Foods, Healthy Communities” video, raffle and recognition of local farmers.
7:30 – 9:00 PM: Showing of “Food, Inc.”
9:00 – 10:00 PM: Local food organizations and farmers available with local food resources and information.
Links
Local Foods, Healthy Communities Video
http://communityfoodbank.com/community-food-security-center/
Official Site of the Food Inc. Movie
www.foodincmovie.com/
Food Conspiracy Co-op
www.foodconspiracy.org/
The Loft Cinema
