Addressing Hunger
Through Film
Hunger is a national crisis.
Millions of people across the United States—including working families, college students, and children—struggle to consistently access enough food to meet their basic needs.
This site is dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity through the power of documentary filmmaking. The Working Hungry series spotlights the personal stories behind the statistics and invites deeper conversations about sustainable, systemic solutions.
Featured Films
Discover the all-too-real stories shared in our films, the goals of the films, and the impact they aim to achieve. Join us in our mission to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and drive positive change in the fight against hunger.
Learning Hungry
(Launching September 2026)
Our next documentary initiative delves into the hidden crisis of food insecurity among college students, uncovering how hunger impacts academic success, mental health, and graduation rates. Through powerful student stories and data, the film explores systemic solutions—from policy reform to campus leadership—aiming to ensure food is never a barrier to earning a college degree.
Food, Insecure
(Launched December 2024)
A follow-up documentary delving deeper into what food insecurity looks and feels like, and its impacts on families and communities. Discover the data driving the need for this film and its focus on addressing root causes of hunger. Hear about real solutions from across one state. Explore the film’s goals to raise awareness, inspire action, and promote systemic change.
The Working Hungry (2022)
A powerful documentary shedding light on the hidden struggles of working families facing food insecurity. Explore the stories of families struggling with food insecurity despite working full-time jobs. Learn about the film’s impact, including over 65 screenings and discussions sparking conversations about solutions.
Take Action to Address Hunger
Join us in our mission to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and drive positive change in the fight against hunger.
Permission to Screen
We provide all our films and accompanying screening resources free of charge for educational, community, and nonprofit screenings. No additional permission is required from the Working Hungry team to show the film in these settings.
If your organization, campus, venue, or other partner requires written documentation of permission, please contact us and we will be happy to provide a letter confirming authorization to screen the film. Email us at: workinghungry@gmail.com
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41%
of college students face food insecurity
The Working Hungry 