The Policy Brief, March/April 2024: WIC is Fully Funded
FoodCorps Commends the House Education and Labor Committee’s Build Back Better Act for Creating More Pathways to Healthy Food at School
The Build Back Better Act provides a series of supports to families impacted by systemic racism and classism.
FoodCorps’ new program gives kids a say in their cafeteria
The Our Cafeteria Project has students brainstorm and then execute ideas that improve the cafeteria environment.
Statement: FoodCorps Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines Among Staff and Service Members
COVID-19 vaccination is the safest and most just way to protect communities from the virus and create safe places for kids to learn and thrive.
COVID Ushered in Enthusiasm for Universal School Meals. Will They Get Federal Support in the Childhood Nutrition Reauthorization?
As demand for meals grew during COVID, Universal School Meals saw an increase in support but will they get federal funding in legislation?
Statement: FoodCorps Applauds President Biden’s Plan to Permanently Raise SNAP Benefits
FoodCorps applauds President Biden’s action, which will allow families and caretakers to provide their children with healthy food at home.
State Policy Wins for Farm to School and School Meals: Your June/July Policy Brief
Several state-level wins highlight the key role that state policy can play in ensuring that kids have access to healthy, affordable, and local foods.
Shifting Money, Shifting Power: Participatory Budgeting at FoodCorps
Through participatory budgeting, we’re exploring more equitable ways to make financial decisions that impact FoodCorps.
FoodCorps Applauds Reps. Plaskett, Hayes, and Adams For Introducing Legislation to Expand School Nutrition Education
The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. FoodCorps applauds this leadership.
For Healthy Kids, Support School Nutrition
Mary Miller and Destiny Schlinker write for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about the need for the Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act.
Will the U.S. Finally Take a Holistic Approach to Ending Child Hunger?
Spurred by the pandemic and the Biden administration’s priorities, equitable access to healthy meals may be emerging.