AAMA Conference Recap: Celebrating Black Leaders in Food Justice
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FoodCorps applauds the USDA for prioritizing locally sourced, culturally responsive school meals.
FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
Dr. Robert S. Harvey Selected As 2024 Aspen Ideas Health Fellow
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
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What Makes a Great School Garden?
FoodCorps applauds the USDA for prioritizing locally sourced, culturally responsive school meals.
FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
Dr. Robert S. Harvey Selected As 2024 Aspen Ideas Health Fellow
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
Media inquiries
For media inquiries, contact:
Newsletter
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FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District
FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students
FoodCorps Names Dr. Robert S. Harvey as Co-CEO
FoodCorps Director Morgan McGhee Announced as Part of Inaugural Obama Foundation United States Leaders
Read moreMorgan was selected for her desire to change perceptions of school food by collaborating with values-aligned partners.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative
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I did not always have teachers who looked like me. It cannot be said enough, but representation is important, especially when it comes to both education and health.
Read Paloma’s storyFoodCorps taught me a lot of lessons throughout my service. I think the biggest thing I took away, however, was that communication is key.
Read Reid's storyNewsletter
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AAMA Conference Recap: Celebrating Black Leaders in Food Justice
The Policy Brief, March/April 2024: WIC is Fully Funded
What Makes a Great School Garden?
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Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads
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