Screening of Documentary “Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in America”

FREDERICK, Maryland—Hood College will host a film screening of “Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in America” in Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

This documentary film portrays food co-ops—a voluntary group of people working to eliminate food insecurity—as a community-centered economic movement. The feature-length film focuses on food co-ops as a force for dynamic social and economic change in American culture.

This is the first film to examine the important historical role played by food co-ops, their pioneering quest for organic foods, and their current efforts to create regional food systems. Additionally, the film shows how co-ops today strengthen local economies and build food security. The goal is to educate a wide audience about the principles of cooperation with a focus on healthy food and a healthy economy.

The Common Market, in partnership with Hood College’s Frederick Food Security Network, is hosting the event in conjunction with National Co-op Month. Food co-ops in more than 24 cities, including Frederick, Maryland, are bringing this acclaimed film to co-op owners and community members.

RSVP for complimentary catering at www.hood.edu/food-for-change. The admission is $5, or free for Hood College students, and all proceeds will be donated to Hood College’s Frederick Food Security Network.

For more information about the film, visit foodforchange.coop. For more information about the event, contact Connie Ray at ray@hood.edu.

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