Our 2024 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review
Bend, Oregon: Another FoodCorps Year in the Books!
One service site reflects on an impactful year working with FoodCorps AmeriCorps service member Tracy Ryan.
Middletown’s North End Farmers Market Open For the Season, Selling Freshly Picked Produce
The downtown farmers market is celebrating a decade of offering freshly picked fruits and vegetables to the public in the city’s North End.
No More Lunch Shaming, Candidates on National Service, and Other Policy Updates
Farm to school bills, an attempt to end “lunch shaming,” presidential candidates on national service, and other food policy updates.
The USDA is Lowering Nutritional Standards for School Meals—and Undermining the Health of Millions of Kids
The USDA is rolling back nutritional standards on school lunch for millions of kids. FoodCorps and sweetgreen are stepping up to steer students toward healthier choices.
From the Source: School Food Procurement 101
Procurement is an important step in serving healthy and delicious meals.
What is the Kids Eat Local Act? And Other Food Policy Updates
In this month’s policy update, we dive into the Kids Eat Local Act, changes to school nutrition standards, food and nutrition funding, and more.
What Happened at the Hearing on USDA School Nutrition Rollbacks?
Last week, a USDA official testified on school nutrition rollbacks, changes to the Community Eligibility Provision, and other proposed changes affecting food in school.
Pride at FoodCorps: LGBTQ Staff Share Their Stories
In honor of Pride Month, we asked a few LGBTQ staffers at FoodCorps how their identities shape and inform their work.
Healthy School Meals That Are Also Tasty? Springfield, Mass., Gives It A Try
In Springfield, school officials are taking the long game toward changing kids’ eating habits.
Forget Me Not, America
FoodCorps staffer Josie Seid shares her inspiring poem about the warriors who paved the way.