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Federal Policy Actions

We advocate for policies supporting food education, access to school meals, and other investments in child nutrition.

FoodCorps alums and staff at Capitol Hill. (Washington, D.C.)

Policy Action Center

Driving change at scale

Even in our polarized nation, policies to improve school food have earned bipartisan support. We work with legislative champions from both sides of the aisle for local food sourcing, school kitchen modernization, universal school meals, and other initiatives that contribute to stronger school food systems.

Current Policy Actions

School Food Policy Explained

What is Child Nutrition Reauthorization?

CNR is the process of updating laws impacting what kids eat.

What is the National School Lunch Program?

The NSLP is the program that feeds 30 million kids every day.

What is the Community Eligibility Provision?

CEP is the mechanism helping more kids eat free school meals.

What is the Summer Meals Program?

This USDA initiative helps kids eat for free over the summer.

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