The team at Montfair has been delighted to explore the history of local food while supporting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The first two events in our Film Series have raised $485 for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank! With those donations, BRAFB is able to provide almost 2,000 meals to local families in need. Our final film in the three part film series will be presented this Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 PM.
Enjoy an evening with our cherished local food historian Leni Sorensen of Albemarle County as we present two films. The first, “Dori”, by award winning documentary maker Joe York is a part of his work for the Southern Foodways Alliance.
Dori Sanders is from Filbert, SC where her family operates one of the oldest African-American farms in the region. Farming has inspired Ms. Sanders as a writer throughout her career. “I guess I started writing because I wanted to leave something for my nieces and nephews, as a way to tell them what life was like on the farm. Food is universal. A must for survival. Food in its own way unites, it nourishes the body and soul.”
The movie showing will be followed by a discussion on traditional growers and food producers, local food tastings and a second film showing of “Whole Hog”, a film also by Joe York.
Our event is free, but a suggested donation of $15 benefits the local Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Pre-register or call our office between 9 and 5 daily 434.823.5202.
Highlights:
– Locally sourced food tastings of BBQ and sweet tastes of the season.
– Cider samplings from Albemarle Ciderworks.
– Educational talk and discussion led by local culinary and cultural historian Leni Sorensen.
– Documentary film showing of Dori and Whole Hog at 8:30 pm
– For every $25.00 donation, one hundred meals will be provided for area families by the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank