Speaker: David Garraway, director of MSU TV Center

The first event of the CAAD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Film and Speaker Series is a screening of two short documentary films directed by James Parker, senior special projects and documentary producer. Parker co-produced the series with David Garraway, director of the MSU University Television Center.

Two of episodes from the series, The Hungriest State about food insecurity in Mississippi: The Last Supermarket (episode one) and The Fisherfolk (episode four) will be shown, followed by a post-screening talk with Garraway and Parker.

CAAD is partnering with Starkville Strong to do a supply drive. Here are the items Starkville Strong is looking for that can be dropped off at the showing:

Non-perishable food items for the Pantries

Personal items for the Pantries:

• Deodorant
• Bandaids
• Can openers
• Brushes
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Cutlery packs
• Ziplock bags
• Pads
• Chapstick
• Lotion
• Baby wipes (for cleaning themselves without showers)
• Tylenol
• Multivitamins

Items to go directly to Starkville Strong for distribution:

• Used or new small heaters or fans
• Used or new backpacks (large or small)
• Makeup/hygiene bags (we use these for feminine hygiene kits)
• Socks
• Gloves
• Underwear
• Jackets
• Blankets
• Pillows
• Sleeping bags
• Camping pillows
• Hot plates
• Bikes
• Paper plates
• Paper towels
• Toilet tissue
• Wash cloths