School Meals for All NC

10/26/2026

Chelsea Maier, Farm Manager of Red Hawk Farm says "Understanding what nutrient-dense produce looks like and how it tastes can also change children's understanding of where food comes from and given them much more appreciation for eating healthy and a balanced diet."

Watch this video to learn more about why farm to school matters: https://ow.ly/48nB50ZZ8Ju

10/23/2026

October coalition meeting next week! 🎃🍂

This month we will reflect on the momentum we’ve built this fall and look ahead to the 2027 long session. We’ll take a look at where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and the opportunities ahead for coalition members to stay engaged and continue building momentum together. We’ll also look ahead to what’s coming in the new year and how we can continue growing the movement for School Meals For All NC.

Register here: https://ow.ly/L2PK5100il5

10/22/2026

Nourishing North Carolina talent starts with North Carolina-grown food! 🥦🥩 Huge thank you to Rep. Howard Penny for recognizing that strong schools and strong local farms go hand in hand. Investing in farm-to-school programs keeps our kids fed with fresh, local food and supports our family farmers.

📖 Read Rep. Penny’s piece in Education NC to see how local school meals are growing NC’s future. https://www.ednc.org/perspective-growing-north-carolinas-future-starts-in-our-schools/

Farm to school efforts are an investment in local economies and the state's future workforce, writes North Carolina Rep. Howard Penny.

10/21/2026

Local food can do a lot! ✅

Hear from Tommy Wheeler of Tidewater Grain Company how the Farm to School program has motivated his young employees to seek higher education in for careers in agriculture.

10/21/2026

Agriculture is the heart of North Carolina, and today we are celebrating the people who make it happen!❤️ From the fields to our tables and cafeterias, we're proud to participate in the NC Crunch.

Learn about NC Crunch here: https://ow.ly/XJRS50ZYYvs

10/20/2026

Did you know that North Carolina can provide this much of a variety of foods? 🍓

Listen to Tommy Wheeler of Tidewater Grain Company as he describes the opportunity afforded by NC Agriculture.

10/19/2026

provides high-quality food to students.

Tommy Wheeler, Owner and Co-Founder of Tidewater Grain Co. says, “Good food is good food. There’s no reason why our kids shouldn’t have the same quality of food [at school] that they would get at the finest restaurant.”

Learn about Tidewater Grain Company and why farm to school matters by watching the full video linked below.

https://ow.ly/FbFo50ZYsQM

10/17/2026

Farm to school foods are fresh!

What is your favorite fresh food to eat? Let us know in the comments below. ⬇️

10/15/2026

Providing fresh produce in local schools isn't just healthy, it's also fufilling work. Listen to David Laws of Red Hawk Farms explain what it means to him to support healthy foods in schools.

10/15/2026

Sourcing local food for school lunchrooms isn't just nutritious for students—it's a vital economic engine for rural communities.

As we celebrate National Farm to School Month, we’re celebrating a major legislative achievement: $2.5 million dedicated in the state budget for farm-to-school purchasing. This direct support was made possible by the dedicated advocacy of the School Meals for All NC Coalition.

Read Education NC's latest article on how Tidewater Grain Company brings Michelin-star quality local produce and grains into public school nutrition programs:

https://www.ednc.org/nc-school-cafeterias-serve-the-same-local-rice-found-in-high-end-restaurants-heres-how/

The NC Farm to School Program allows districts to purchase a variety of local products and delivers them directly to schools.