FoodCorps’ Statement on the 2024 Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 6, 2024) — With the election of President Donald Trump and the formation of the 119th Congress, FoodCorps’ commitment to ensuring that all 50 million students learn about food and have access to nourishing, free school meals by 2030 is unwavering. 

“FoodCorps’ policy agenda remains the right one for kids,” said Catherine Beane, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at FoodCorps. “Families and communities across the country are eager to see child health and well-being made a priority, and we are ready to work alongside policymakers at all levels of government to ensure that schools become places where no child goes hungry.”

FoodCorps remains committed to justice for all children. Visit foodcorps.org/act to stay informed and take action.

About FoodCorps
FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging so that every child, in every school, experiences the joy and power of food. Our AmeriCorps members serve alongside educators and school nutrition leaders to provide kids with nourishing meals, food education, and culturally affirming experiences with food that celebrate and nurture the whole child. Building on this direct programming, FoodCorps advocates for policy change, grows networks, and develops leaders in service of every kid’s health and well-being. Our goal is that by 2030, every child will have access to food education and nourishing food in school. To learn more, visit foodcorps.org.

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