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11 FoodCorps Schools & Districts That Are “One in a Melon”

Congratulations are in order—FoodCorps school districts, schools, and partners won the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “One in a Melon” Award in 11 of our 18 states. With these awards, the USDA is honoring excellent efforts in farm to school. These schools are investing in local food purchasing, growing and integrating school gardens, and getting kids excited about … Continued

Kamaile Academy Students Ku‘i at the Capital

As we enter springtime, we must take time to reap what we sow and reflect on all the successes and challenges we have experienced during our time of service. During my two years of service with FoodCorps nothing has made me prouder—and rekindled my inner flame for a more just world—than taking my students to the … Continued

De-Constructing Smoothies, and Access

Upon my second meeting with our High School ROTC class we made Rainbow Smoothies.  An exciting way to emphasize the importance of getting a variety of benefits from our foods by increasing the variety of foods we eat.  Each rainbow smoothie (or salad, or kabob, or stir-fry, etc.!) contains at least one fruit or vegetable … Continued