The Hawaii People’s Fund is holding two free movie screenings featuring award-winning films about people who handle food that consumers purchase.

“The Hand That Feeds” is a documentary about a small group of low-wage immigrant workers who create a union. It screens Sept. 10.

“Food Chains,” produced by actress Eva Longoria and labor activist and author Eric Schlosser, shows Oct. 1. The film examines the supermarket industry and its influence on farmers.

Both films show 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at UNITE HERE! Local 5 Hall, 1516 S. King St. and will be followed by discussions. Potluck dishes are encouraged.

RSVP to peoples@lava.net. Call 593-9969.

Benefit includes dishes by firefighters

Firefighters will provide a share of the fare for the Sixth Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival, a benefit for the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation.

Chefs from the Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Moana Surfrider and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani will fill out the menu.

The gala will be held 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11 on the Monarch Lawn at the Royal Hawaiian.

Entertainment will be provided by Ahi Wela, a group made up of several firefighters.

The event will include the presentation of commendations for extraordinary acts of rescue and assistance, and an observance for the 343 firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Money raised will go toward the foundation’s public safety programs.

Cost is $175; tables of 10 are $2,500. Purchase tickets at tinyurl.com/signaturechefs. Call 386-3238 or email chefsfestival@gmail.com.

Cake and tea kick off Moon Festival

One of China’s most honored celebrations comes to Hawaii as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii presents its inaugural Moon Festival.

To kick off the event, a moon cake and tea pairing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at Empress Seafood Restaurant. Cost is $20. Call 533-3181 or email info@chinesechamber.com.

Those unable to attend the pairing can find moon cakes at the two-day festival, Sept. 25-26 at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. More than 50 vendors will be offering food, jewelry, crafts and more.

Other highlights include a moon cake eating contest at 10 a.m. Sept. 26 and a lantern parade that evening at 8 p.m.

Opening ceremonies begin 5 p.m. Sept. 25. On Sept. 26, the celebration begins 9 a.m. Things wrap up 10 p.m. both days. Visit chinesechamber.com.