Meaningful Movies : Sustainable Ballard – “Just Eat It” – Jan 31

Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. In a nation where one in ten people is food insecure, the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Grant’s addictive personality turns full tilt towards food rescue, the ‘thrill of the find’ has unexpected consequences.

Featuring interviews with TED lecturer, author and activist Tristram Stuart and acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom, Just Eat It looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. Just Eat It brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment.

Sunday, January 31 @ 6pm
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church – 2400 NW 85th Street
Special Guest:  Veronica Fincher, Waste Prevention Program Manager, Seattle Public Utilities

We will also have the opportunity to hear from Srijan Chakraborty of the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy. Current HIP programs include Healthy HIP Packs, twice a week Senior Congregate Meals, Afterschool Meals, Cooking Matters classes, and Summer Meals for Kids. For more information, visit their website at www.hungerintervention.org.

Cost:  FREE, donations to offset costs gladly accepted
The screening will be followed by small group discussions.