Alumni Spotlight: Cady Molloy, School District Executive Chef
Snow Days
“For every snow day after, any residual, childhood excitement I felt at the prospect of a day off was tempered by a twisting feeling in my gut for the kids who would not get a decent meal that day.”
It Takes a Village to Address Hunger
“For many of my students, hunger and food insecurity are common experiences, and school may be the only place where they are guaranteed a meal.”
The Happy Tray
“The students I serve, along with millions of others across the country, must pack the weight of food insecurity in their backpacks daily to school.”
August Recess, Public Charge, CNR, And Other Policy Updates
As Congress takes August recess, FoodCorps’ policy team prepares for CNR and shares our take on policy changes like the public charge rule.
From the Source: School Meals and Student Health
Nutritious school meals can play a vital role in improving kids’ health and helping them thrive — at school and throughout their lives.
No More Lunch Shaming, Candidates on National Service, and Other Policy Updates
Farm to school bills, an attempt to end “lunch shaming,” presidential candidates on national service, and other food policy updates.
From the Source: School Food Procurement 101
Procurement is an important step in serving healthy and delicious meals.
What is the Kids Eat Local Act? And Other Food Policy Updates
In this month’s policy update, we dive into the Kids Eat Local Act, changes to school nutrition standards, food and nutrition funding, and more.
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.