food stamped

Food Stamped, a documentary film by Shira & Yoav Potash, is an informative and humorous film following the couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at America’s broken food system. (62 minutes) 

Click here to view the documentary's website.

Winner, Jury Feature Prize – 2011 San Francisco Independent Film Festival

local screenings

The Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation has acquired Food Stamped for local screenings in the Jewish community.

CRC can help facilitate discussion and/or question and answer opportunities following the screening. 

Contact Diane Fisher, CRC director, for more information or to schedule a screening, (408) 357-7504.

• Youth groups
• Religious schools
• Men's clubs
• Sisterhoods
• Congregations
• Schools
• Other events & gatherings- just ask!