What is the Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP?
Forget Me Not, America
FoodCorps staffer Josie Seid shares her inspiring poem about the warriors who paved the way.
President’s Budget Slashes School Meals, National Service, and Food Benefits
President released his budget for the 2020 federal fiscal year. Here, we share rundown on some of the policies FoodCorps tracks closely and how they fared in the budget.
The #1 Reason to Apply Now
It’s time to submit your application to be a FoodCorps service member! Don’t wait to send it in—there’s one big reason to apply now.
Watch Jonathan Perform His Slam Poem “Roped Wings”
FoodCorps service member Jonathan Rosser performs his poem “Roped Wings” at his service site’s garden in Stoneville, Mississippi.
Ask Us Anything! Alums Answer Your Application Questions
Watch our Facebook LIVE to learn how to make your service member application shine! FoodCorps alumni and our recruitment staff answered questions about this year’s application and their respective experiences as former AmeriCorps service members.
What’s Going on With Food Policy?
The longest shutdown in history is over (for now); a new Congress means fresh voices in food policy; new climate change resolution impacts food and farming.
Video: A Year of Service, A Lifetime of Impact
Three alumni share how their experiences with FoodCorps led them to exciting and meaningful careers post-service.
Grateful for Community Support: A Conversation with Alumna Lexi Mestas
During this season of giving thanks, I sat down with FoodCorps New Jersey alum, Lexi Mestas, who served with Cooper’s Ferry Partnership in Camden, New Jersey, and who worked closely with various community partners as part of the Campbell’s Healthy Communities Partnership.
November 2018 Policy Brief
This month’s update is all about how the midterms will influence our policy goals, including the farm bill and the movement to eliminate taxation on the AmeriCorps Education Award.
October 2018 Policy Update
A new proposal that would hurt the health of people immigrating to the U.S.; an update on the farm bill; a big win for AmeriCorps; and what’s next for the future of nutrition education funding.