FAQ

What is the match requirement from the Host Site?
The Host Site (often with the help of its Service Sites) contributes an annual $4,000-6000 cash match per Service Members. If you can offer additional support, let us know.

What kinds of entities are you looking for?
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, public agencies or institutions of higher education, ideally with a statewide or regional focus and a record of experience with school food and public service.

How do you feel about partnerships?
Collaboration is encouraged! One organization still has to play the lead role of being the Host Site, however; the other partners should be Service Sites.

Is the service restricted to school food, or can we have Service Members do something else?
At this point, we are focused on the K-12 public school setting.

What do you provide in terms of training?
Host Sites participate in an in-person Gathering and long-distance trainings. Service Members participate in a national Orientation and receive additional training from their Host and Service Sites. Ongoing support is given to Service Members through FoodCorps Podcasts and FoodCorps Mentors.

Do you choose our Service Members for us?
FoodCorps, Host Sites and Service Sites work collaboratively on the recruitment and selection process. We'll make sure you have a crew you're thrilled with.

Would you consider an application from a small organization?
If you are an organization that only works in one community, or if you lack the capacity to manage less than five Service Members and you don't intend to grow, we encourage you to partner with a larger group and have that entity be the Host Site while you become a Service Site.

I am so excited, who can I talk to about making my organization a site?
We are currently not accepting submissions from new sites. If you have a pressing question, you can contact Cecily Upton, Program Director for Sites & Service. To be notified about upcoming open submission periods, please join our email list.

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