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Welcome to the Skillet, our home for stories about the joy and power of food. Read on to learn more about the future we’re working toward.

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Stories

The Policy Brief: Government Shutdown Edition

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Stories

Local Food in Schools: 3 Things to Know

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October 31, 2025

FoodCorps Urges Protecting Child Nutrition Amid Shutdown

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We urge Congress and USDA to take immediate action.

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October 01, 2025

Government Shutdown Risks Millions of Families’ Well-Being

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September 30, 2025

FoodCorps Named Nonprofit of the Year By BPFA (Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture)

Mickeala Carter
September 16, 2025

FoodCorps Welcomes Mickeala Carter, Former USDA and House Ag Comms Leader, As VP of Policy and Communications

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July 16, 2025

Changes at FoodCorps

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March 31, 2025

FoodCorps Frustrated by Cancellation of Farm to School Grants, Another Blow to Local Food

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March 12, 2025

FoodCorps Responds to USDA Cuts to Local Food Spending

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October 10, 2024

FoodCorps Launches School Food Policy Action Map, New Online Advocacy Resource

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Explore local opportunities with our new policy action map.

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July 16, 2024

FoodCorps Announces New Partnership in Alabama

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April 29, 2024

FoodCorps Responds to New USDA Nutrition Standards for School Meals

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August 22, 2024

FoodCorps Applauds National Attention to School Meals, Urges All Candidates to Prioritize Access to Child Nutrition

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July 03, 2025

After Federal Cuts to Nutrition Support, Kids Will Pay the Price

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July 01, 2025

Senate Passes Harmful SNAP Changes After Workaround

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May 22, 2025

FoodCorps’ Statement on House Vote to Cut SNAP Funding

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April 15, 2025

FoodCorps Announces Rachel Willis, Longtime Educator and Board Member, As President

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November 27, 2024

FoodCorps in the News: 2024

Stories

Get inspired by stories about our partnerships with schools, our corps members’ impact, and visions of healthy food futures for all kids.

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

Read LaBria's story

FoodCorps taught me a lot of lessons throughout my service. I think the biggest thing I took away, however, was that communication is key.

Read Reid's story
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October 30, 2025

The Policy Brief: Government Shutdown Edition

An array of condiments and sauces, some ultraprocessed and some not, standing on a white table in bright outdoor light.
August 11, 2025

Ultraprocessed Foods 101: What to Know About UPFs

FoodCorps alumni Cady Molloy wears a black chef's coat and baseball cap, standing in front of a school kitchen with "Welcome Chef Cady!" printed in colorful letters on the glass.
May 30, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Cady Molloy, School District Executive Chef

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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August 26, 2025

Local Food in Schools: 3 Things to Know

A person holding a tray of taste test samples at torso height. The sample cups are filled with colorfully seasoned chickpeas. Food service directors represent one sector of careers in food that help kids and schools.
May 21, 2025

6 Careers in Food That Make a Difference

Food access and anti-hunger advocate Anina Estrem holds a tray of greens in a school cafeteria.
May 07, 2025

Fighting Hunger and Making Food Fun

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March 27, 2025

9 Stunning School Gardens to Inspire You This Spring

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March 20, 2025

17 Children’s Books We Love All About Food

A student’s hands holding a green lunch tray, carrying a wrap in foil, cubed mango, a side salad and a taste-test sized cup of stew. CEP allows more students to access school meals for free.
February 21, 2025

What is the Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP?

"13 Halloween Food Jokes" in orange text on a black background surrounded by illustrations of orange pumpkins in various sizes. Enjoy these food-themed Halloween jokes for kids!
October 01, 2025

13 Foodie Halloween Jokes for a Scary Fun Time

Taty Trujillo wears an olive-green coat, red gloves, and gold hoop earrings, and has long brown hair blowing behind her. She is looking off-camera, holding a microphone, and addressing an outdoor crowd at the New Mexico state legislature.
September 02, 2025

Ask an Alum: Taty Trujillo in New Mexico

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August 07, 2025

The Policy Brief: What We’re Watching

An illustration of a bagged lunch passing between hands, on a bright sunny background. Summer meals programs help more kids access nutritious food when school is out.
July 22, 2025

What is the Summer Meals Program?

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June 10, 2025

The Policy Brief: 2025 State Policy Updates

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