Food Tank at Climate Week NYC: Chefs Save the World

Food Tank, the James Beard Foundation, and CARE International present “Chefs Save the World” at Climate Week NYC.

The morning of Thursday, September 24th, join Food Tank, The James Beard Foundation, and CARE International at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City.

Confirmed speakers and performers include: Elijah Caldwell, OBIE Award-winning Actor, Singer, Pianist, and Music Director; Nick T. Daly, Broadway Actor, Singer, and Dancer currently appearing in MJ the Musical; Erica Helms, Chief Growth Officer, James Beard Foundation; Anne E. McBride, PhD, James Beard Foundation; Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank; Chris Noble, Head of Corporate Partnerships, CARE; Chef Sean Sherman, Founder and Executive Director, NĀTIFS; and many more to be announced soon!

Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Location: WNYC Studios’ The Greene Space, 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014

Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM. Including live musical performances, a delicious breakfast to kick off the event, and a networking lunch following the program.

Chefs are far more than culinary innovators, they are educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, and powerful agents of change. From reducing food waste and supporting regenerative agriculture to championing local producers, improving nutrition, and responding to humanitarian crises, chefs are helping shape a more sustainable and equitable food system.

This annual event, presented in partnership with the James Beard Foundation and CARE International, will highlight how culinary leaders are using their platforms to drive meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.