Food Rescue US – Fairfield County, Sustainable Westport, Wakeman Town Farm, and Westport Farmers Market were proud to recently sponsor a community film screening of Abundance: The Farmlink Story. This award-winning documentary short explores youth-led solutions to food insecurity and wasted food.

Post-viewing, Chef Michel Nishan, Founder of Wholesome Wave, moderated a panel conversation featuring Haley Schulman from Food Rescue US, Elaine Daignault, Westport Health and Human Service Director, Renee Giroux, Organic Horticulturalist and Manager of the NorthWest CT Regional Food Hub, and Owen Dubeck, Director of Abundance and documentary filmmaker. Panelists discussed the intersection of agriculture, food access, community involvement, and waste reduction. 

We highly recommend gathering your kids and watching Abundance together this holiday season. It is an inspiring example of how young people can spark action and generate positive change.