Federal Appropriations: What You Need to Know
It Takes a Village to Address Hunger
“For many of my students, hunger and food insecurity are common experiences, and school may be the only place where they are guaranteed a meal.”
The Happy Tray
“The students I serve, along with millions of others across the country, must pack the weight of food insecurity in their backpacks daily to school.”
FoodCorps, Partners Reinforce School Nutrition at Suttons Bay
“After a year of service with FoodCorps, I’m convinced that not only do students need the essential blocks of healthy eating, they need care and respect from adults to nurture healthy lifestyles.”
Thrive Market and FoodCorps Teaming Up to Teach Kids About Healthy Food
Throughout September, all donations made at checkout at Thrive Market will go directly to FoodCorps, helping to purchase supplies, provide service member training, and fund hands-on learning experiences.
Teaching Health While Learning Healthy Habits
A healthier future for America is on the horizon. FoodCorps is hard at work in investing in that future, starting with the nation’s students.
August Recess, Public Charge, CNR, And Other Policy Updates
As Congress takes August recess, FoodCorps’ policy team prepares for CNR and shares our take on policy changes like the public charge rule.
From the Source: School Meals and Student Health
Nutritious school meals can play a vital role in improving kids’ health and helping them thrive — at school and throughout their lives.
Making Health Equality a Reality
New York service member Adriana Perez shares how she promotes a schoolwide culture of health through her FoodCorps service.
FoodCorps Members Serve Lessons On Nutrition And Food
About 240 FoodCorps AmeriCorps service members gathered in Portland for a week to learn about gardening, nutrition, and cooking in the classroom.
Oxford Native, Cooking Enthusiast Loves to Spread Joy of Cooking With LOU Youths
FoodCorps alum Elizabeth Speed continues to serve her community by teaching hands-on cooking classes to kids in Oxford, Mississippi.