The Latest on SNAP, A Universal School Meals Bill, and Other Food Policy Updates
The USDA’s proposed changes to SNAP could affect nearly 1 million kids. Here are the other food policy updates you need to know this month.
How School Nutrition is Fostering a Culture of Health in Michigan
FoodCorps will provide food education to over 3,500 Michigan students this year, with a goal of 6,000 young Michiganders embracing healthier habits by 2020.
We Need To Rethink The School Cafeteria
Kids need proper nutrition to maximize their learning potential. That’s why FoodCorps is reimagining school cafeterias.
School Cafeterias: Our Hidden Infrastructure Crisis
Too many school kitchens and cafeterias are ill-equipped to serve nourishing, delicious meals.
Farm to School Advocates Kick Off Farm to School Month in D.C.
Farm to school advocates — like FoodCorps alum Allyson Mrachek — shared their learnings and successes on Capitol Hill in advance of Farm to School Month.
Hartford Brings Local Food From Farm to Schools
FoodCorps service members are supporting taste tests and other programming during the soft launch of Hartford’s new farm to school initiative.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Events: Where to Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2019
Honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2019 at one of these events taking place in communities around the country.
The Walmart Foundation Renews Commitment to FoodCorps Supporting Work Toward Healthy Schools
A $2.3 million grant from the Walmart Foundation will help support FoodCorps’ mission to connect students to healthy food in schools.
RDN Spotlight: Morgan McGhee, MPH, RD
Morgan McGhee, FoodCorps’ Director of School Nutrition Leadership, was recently featured on the Diversify Dietetics blog. Check out a snippet from her interview.
A Farm With A Focus on Community
Natasha and Pete met in Montana while serving in FoodCorps. They knew early on that they wanted to start a farm together focused on their mutual interest in food and social justice.