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See "A Place at the Table" - a free community movie event

Join the Presbyterian Church in Burlington for an evening of dialogue and action!

WHAT: Free film screening of 'A Place at the Table' followed by panel discussion about hunger and health in Burlington

WHEN: Friday, Nov 8 at 6:30 PM

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WHERE: The Presbyterian Church, 335 Cambridge St, Burlington

Free Admission: food donations for the Burlington Food Pantry will be accepted

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Co-sponsors/Partners:  Active VoiceParticipant MediaThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Featuring: Bob Hogan (selectman), Christine Shruhan (Dir. Community Life Center), Libby Walendziewicz (Vice Chairman of the Board of Health)

Our community is part of a national campaign connecting efforts against obesity and hunger toward building a healthier country. Featuring an exclusive screening of Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush’s acclaimed film A Place at the Table, we’ll examine the state of food access, hunger and obesity in our community and next steps for making healthy food available and affordable for all.  Don’t miss this special screening event!

“A Place at the Table is an engaging and enraging movie that will enlist supporters for its cause.” – Variety
“A Place at the Table doesn't offer any answers. Instead, it asks you to help find them by getting involved, which is the mark of an excellent documentary.” — Toronto Film Scene

RSVP to 781-272-9190 or burlpres@aol.com

For information and updates on hunger in America, text “FOOD” to 77177.

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