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As a FoodCorps member, you’ll teach kids to grow, cook, and love the nourishing foods that celebrate their cultures and communities—and help schools serve more of those foods, too. FoodCorps recruits talented leaders into full-time, paid public service, where they grow healthy school food environments in communities across the country through hands-on, experiential food education. Have questions? Email us at apply@foodcorps.org.
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Check eligibilityAs a corps member, you’ll teach kids about nourishing food and help schools become healthier places for them to learn and grow. Here’s how.
You’ll teach students to grow, cook, and taste new foods, building their knowledge of and enthusiasm for fruits and veggies. You’ll collaborate with teachers on integrating food into the curriculum, and you may help organize field trips to local farms or visits from chefs.
You’ll cultivate a cafeteria experience that steers students towards fresh fruits and veggies, gets them excited to try new foods, and celebrates their local traditions. You’ll get kids to try samples during taste tests and brainstorm foods that make them feel strong and nourished. You may even work with food service directors and farmers to get local foods onto the lunch tray.
You’ll be an active, collaborative member of the school community, working to ensure that the whole school environment—from hallway to classroom to cafeteria—celebrates nourishing food. You may plan family cooking nights and organize food fundraisers, too.
FoodCorps has more than 200 school and district partners across 18 states and the District of Columbia. You can choose your location preferences. We prioritize applicants who want to be a FoodCorps AmeriCorps member in their local communities.
FoodCorps members receive a stipend, health insurance, and other benefits. In addition, FoodCorps prepares alumni for lifelong careers of impact as food educators, school nutrition leaders, and policy influencers. Being part of the FoodCorps alumni network connects you to thousands of passionate professionals who can help you build a career at the intersection of healthy school food and education.
After successfully completing your FoodCorps term of service, you’ll be eligible for a $7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.
The 2025-2026 application opens December 9, 2024. Location preferences will become limited as slots are filled, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible! Take the quiz above to confirm your eligibility and start your application!
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Selection Process
Here’s an overview of the full selection process and what to expect:
This is just the start of us getting to know you! The application closes March 3, 2025!
Tell us more about your interest in FoodCorps and where you’re interested in serving.
Candidates will record a 5-7 minute video demonstrating a sample teach or taste test to showcase your skills with students. Candidates will be provided feedback from our Student Impact Coaches.
The regional coaching calls will provide tips and best practices for group interviews, offer you the chance to ask questions and learn more about the state/site you are interested in.
Engage with fellow candidates, connect with the FoodCorps team and our partners, and demonstrate your skills and enthusiasm for the role.
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Find Your MatchOur model for change is about much more than your year of service. You’ll stay connected to FoodCorps and have access to professional development, trainings, and networking opportunities throughout your career.
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