Introducing Our 2024-2025 Alumni Advocacy Leads
Kualapu’u Kids Grow Gardens and Try New Things, Again and Again
On one of our last days at Kualapu’u Charter School, we were approached by parent and teacher, Marshall Joy, to film FoodCorps in action the kids. We’ve been working at Kualapu’u since the beginning of the school year with two Kindergarden and one first grade class. Joy is a farmer himself on Moloka’i and strongly … Continued
The NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College Names Curt Ellis to 40 Under 40 ‘Rising Stars’
The NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College has named FoodCorps Co-Founder and CEO Curt Ellis to their inaugural list of the “40 Under 40” rising stars on the issue. Here’s why.
FoodCorps Arizona Radio Diaries: Elena Greenberg, Prescott
Elena shares why it was a “dream come true” when she was selected as the FoodCorps service member with the Prescott Farmers Market in Prescott, AZ.
FoodCorps Arizona Radio Diaries: Alicia Tsosie and Will Conway, Tuba City
Will and Alicia reflect on their service on the Navajo Nation and how their dynamic experiences complement their outlook on food security and sovereignty in Tuba City.
FoodCorps Arizona Radio Diaries: Jenn Diggs, Tucson
Jenn reflects on how family and community are intertwined, and how they inspire her service and students in Tucson.
11 FoodCorps Schools & Districts That Are “One in a Melon”
Congratulations are in order—FoodCorps school districts, schools, and partners won the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “One in a Melon” Award in 11 of our 18 states. With these awards, the USDA is honoring excellent efforts in farm to school. These schools are investing in local food purchasing, growing and integrating school gardens, and getting kids excited about … Continued
FoodCorps Turns Five
Five years ago, we started FoodCorps. We set out to change lives—and change our country—by connecting kids with real food and giving them a chance to eat it, by building healthy habits, and by helping children fall in love with healthy food one carrot at a time. Thank you for helping us grow. Video edited … Continued
Fast Company: 7 Lessons In Persuasion From People Who Get Kids To Eat Veggies
Fast Company looks to us for tips on how to get kids to fall in love with healthy food. We’re selling the toughest customers—kids—on a product many of them don’t know they want—veggies.
Kamaile Academy Students Ku‘i at the Capital
As we enter springtime, we must take time to reap what we sow and reflect on all the successes and challenges we have experienced during our time of service. During my two years of service with FoodCorps nothing has made me prouder—and rekindled my inner flame for a more just world—than taking my students to the … Continued
First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises FoodCorps Member Saxon Henderson’s Garden Class
The Let’s Move! campaign is the epitome of who and what I want to be. I have dreamed of working with this initiative since before I joined FoodCorps. It was this movement that encouraged me to pursue a Master’s in Public Health! Thus, meeting the First Lady was an amazing moment that has made my experience … Continued