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Nourishing every child in every school.

FoodCorps envisions a world where all kids know the joy and power of food. We’re building a movement that’s one million strong for nourishing futures—will you join us?

FoodCorps Service Member Katie Kamimoto and a student harvest carrots at Mar Vista Elementary. (Oxnard, CA)

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Make a difference by teaching kids about healthy food and helping schools become healthier places to grow and learn.

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FoodCorps in Your Community

FoodCorps’ partners—schools, districts, and community organizations—are looking to make progress in elevating food education and nourishing meals in school.

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Take action in your community and across the nation by joining FoodCorps’ action network. No matter who you are or what you do, you can help change the school food system.

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Support food education and school nutrition programming for kids across the country.

FoodCorps Service Member Cindy Flowers teaches a lesson to students at Aberdeen Elementary School. (Aberdeen, NC)

Food is a pathway to justice.

And we’re committed to following that path ourselves. Learn more about the moves we’re making for a more just FoodCorps.

Action for Equity & Inclusion

Every child could benefit from this… Every child should have that experience to dig in the dirt and to plant something and see it grow.

—Barb Schmitz, Guidance Counselor, Wings Park Elementary (Oelwein, IA)

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Homepage — A fourth grader at Wings Park Elementary observes soil. (Oelwein, IA)

From the Skillet

Our home for the latest stories, news, and resources about food in schools.

What is the National School Lunch Program?

What is the National School Lunch Program?

Inside the program that feeds millions of kids every day.

FoodCorps Welcomes Rachel Willis as Interim President

Our Board Co-Chair has been appointed interim President through July 2025.

Policy Advocacy in Action: Reflecting on the Alumni Leads Program

Policy Advocacy in Action: Reflecting on the Alumni Leads Program

Two Alumni Advocacy Leads recap their year of food policy advocacy.

FoodCorps Applauds Attention to School Meals at DNC, Urges All Candidates to Prioritize Access to Child Nutrition

FoodCorps Applauds Attention to School Meals at DNC, Urges All Candidates to Prioritize Access to Child Nutrition

“Ensuring that every child receives free meals at school is a policy choice.”

Federal Appropriations: What You Need to Know

Federal Appropriations: What You Need to Know

How the appropriations process affects child nutrition, AmeriCorps, and more.

5 Kid-Friendly Recipes With Tasty Summer Ingredients

5 Kid-Friendly Recipes With Tasty Summer Ingredients

Make the most of seasonal produce this summer.