On May 13, 2026, The Henry Ford is hosting a screening of their new film documenting the success of their Farm to School Lunch Across America initiative in New York City.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The event, taking place at the Tribeca Film Center, begins at 6:30PM ET. A panel discussion featuring author and nutritionist Marion Nestle, Chef Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave, former USDA Midwest Public Affairs Director Alan Shannon, and journalist Kate Bittman will kick off the evening. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary<\/a> \u201cThe Henry Ford\u2019s Farm To School Lunch Across America\u201d and a reception.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis documentary is more than a film\u2014it is an invitation. Through Farm to School Lunch Across America, we are shining a light on communities proving that school meals can nourish students, strengthen local economies, and support farmers caring for the land,\u201d Spence Medford, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer for The Henry Ford, tells Food Tank. \u201cOur hope is to spark a national conversation around school-supported agriculture and inspire more communities to adapt what\u2019s already working.\u201d<\/p>\n The Henry Ford\u2019s program brings together culinary experts and chefs, farmers, food advocates, and policymakers to amplify the importance of fresh, seasonal meals for students across the United States. Through this work, they try to underscore the need for free, regeneratively grown school lunches for all.\u00a0<\/p>\n The pilot program, launched in 2024, reached seven schools in six communities to connect farmers, chefs, and fresh food resources during National Farm to School Month in October. During visits, a film crew captured model school meal programs and interviewed chefs, including Alice Waters and Rick Bayless, along with school meal leaders and innovators.<\/p>\n