A Howell High School graduate has won a national essay contest that aims to raise awareness about hunger in schools and communities across the county. 

“It’s amazing to see how many kids are actually interested in tasting vegetables when they’re involved in growing them.”

FoodCorps hopes to “reimagine” the cafeteria experience as one in which school meals become “opportunities for connection over a meal with culturally relevant ingredients in a warm, joyful, and convivial environment.”

Building on its impact of direct service in schools, FoodCorps is working on changing the narrative about food in schools and reimagining the cafeteria.

Bayvale Elementary’s Nutrition Services Department showed students how to honor people who stepped up after the 9/11 terror attacks.

sweetgreen has committed $1 million to FoodCorps to help bring students’ voice and choice to school lunches.

FoodCorps and C&S Grocers commemorate National Hunger Action Month by announcing the winner and runners-up of the sixth annual Victory Growers essay contest.

“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.”

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.

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.