Indiana faces a crisis. Nearly a million Hoosiers, many of them working families with children, struggle to put healthy food on the table. Food, Insecure is a powerful 30-minute documentary that sheds light on this all-too-real issue and its solutions.
This documentary is a follow-up to the regional Emmy-nominated film The Working Hungry, which explored the hidden struggles of working families across Indiana. Food, Insecure builds on new data to understand the root causes of hunger and the need for systemic solutions.
Food, Insecure is more than just a film. It’s a call to action. We hosted a panel to bring together key stakeholders to better understand hunger and food insecurity, discover real solutions, and work together to create a more equitable and food-secure Indiana.
To help us be on the same page for the discussion.
Food Insecurity: The lack of reliable access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
Underemployment: Working in jobs that do not provide enough hours or income to meet financial needs.
Living Wage: A wage that is high enough to cover basic living expenses such as food, housing, and healthcare.
Wage Stagnation: The lack of significant increase in wages over time, making it harder for workers to afford necessities.
Economic Inequality: The growing gap between income levels, affecting access to essential resources like food.
Gig Economy: A labor market characterized by short-term contracts and freelance work, often without benefits or job security.
The Benefits Cliff: The point at which individuals lose access to food assistance due to earning just above eligibility thresholds.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): A federal program providing food assistance to low-income individuals and families.
Food Justice: The movement advocating for fair access to affordable and nutritious food for all.
Systemic Poverty: Economic conditions and policies that keep people trapped in cycles of financial hardship.
Cost of Living: The amount of money needed to cover basic expenses like food, housing, and healthcare.
Invisible Hunger: Food insecurity experienced by individuals who do not fit traditional stereotypes of poverty.
Structural Barriers: Economic and policy-based obstacles that prevent access to stable employment and food security.
Dignity of Work: The idea that employment should provide financial stability and meet basic human needs, including food.
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