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Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative

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Stories

WATCH: A Fifth Grader Explains Why Food Education Matters

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative
May 03, 2023

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative

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FoodCorps has announced a new partnership with PLEZi Nutrition in service of its Nourishing Futures initiative.

FoodCorps Expands to Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Rhode Island to Provide Food Education to Thousands of New Students
May 10, 2023

FoodCorps Expands to Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Rhode Island to Provide Food Education to Thousands of New Students

Kenya Bradshaw, Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., and Rachel Willis
March 06, 2023

FoodCorps Welcomes Kenya Bradshaw and Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. to Board of Directors, Congratulates Rachel Willis on Appointment to Co-Chair

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
February 14, 2023

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

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Vilsack Announces Grants, Proposed Rule Changes to Help Schools Feed Kids
March 22, 2023

Vilsack Announces Grants, Proposed Rule Changes to Help Schools Feed Kids

Kenya Bradshaw, Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., and Rachel Willis
March 06, 2023

FoodCorps Welcomes Kenya Bradshaw and Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. to Board of Directors, Congratulates Rachel Willis on Appointment to Co-Chair

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
February 14, 2023

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
February 14, 2023

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

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The support of our philanthropic partners makes this work possible.

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September 28, 2022

In Collaboration with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, FoodCorps Announces $250 Million Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All School Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent
June 24, 2022

FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent

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September 27, 2022

Statement on National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: White House Includes FoodCorps Policy Recommendations in National Strategy to Nourish the Futures of All Students

White House Announces Challenge to End Hunger
March 30, 2023

White House Announces Challenge to End Hunger

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September 22, 2022

FoodCorps Alumna to Speak on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Panel “Partnerships Between Farmers and Communities to Increase Access to Local Foods”

Biden’s goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained
August 29, 2022

Biden’s goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows
August 23, 2022

The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows

What is the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act?
August 12, 2022

What is the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act?

Stories

Get inspired by stories about our engagement with schools and districts, our corps members’ direct service in schools, and visions of healthy and equitable food futures for all kids.

I did not always have teachers who looked like me. It cannot be said enough, but representation is important, especially when it comes to both education and health.

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FoodCorps taught me a lot of lessons throughout my service. I think the biggest thing I took away, however, was that communication is key.

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A close-up of students’ hands, some wearing food prep gloves and some not, practicing using chopsticks by picking up dry pieces of macaroni.
February 15, 2023

Stories of Service: Lunar New Year Celebrations With Kids

Shay Brooks, wearing a grey FoodCorps sweatshirt, holds up a plastic fork while standing in the cafeteria in front of a container of collard greens.
March 09, 2023

Honoring Black History With Food

Service members Shay Brooks and Isa Atencio, both wearing FoodCorps gear, stand at a round table, both looking intently at a paper. On the table in front of them are markers, papers and binders; in the background are other service members, as well as flip chart paper displayed on the wall.
March 03, 2023

5 Things You’ll Learn as a FoodCorps Member

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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A farmer wearing a plaid shirt, overalls, and a hat stands in front of a field of crops and holds up three different varieties of kale. Children are facing the farmer with their backs turned to the camera.
January 24, 2023

What is the Farm Bill? Updates For 2023

Why FoodCorps is Paying Our Corps Members the Maximum Stipend Allowed by AmeriCorps
December 01, 2022

Why FoodCorps is Paying Our Corps Members the Maximum Stipend Allowed by AmeriCorps

Sharing Indigenous Cooking Traditions in New Mexico
March 01, 2022

Sharing Indigenous Cooking Traditions in New Mexico

Making Peace with Our Bodies at FoodCorps
February 22, 2022

Making Peace with Our Bodies at FoodCorps

15 Black-Led Organizations Transforming Social Justice
June 16, 2020

15 Black-Led Organizations Transforming Social Justice

Children’s Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage
March 30, 2022

Children's Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage

Two dishes of food, side by side. The plate on the left has a steamed fish with wilted scallions on top. The bowl on the right has soup with shrimp and vegetables.
May 30, 2023

AAPI Voices: When Food is a Love Language

FoodCorps alum Zashe Cockett-Demings (GA '18) stands in a circle of students outdoors; some are balancing on one foot, others are holding their hands out. Movement in lessons encourages positive mental health among students.
May 11, 2023

How FoodCorps Members Support Kids’ Mental Health

An overhead image of two students’ desks side by side. On each desk is a small taco on a plate and a partially-colored art page with colored pencils scattered nearby. One student is wearing a green hoodie and the other is wearing a flowy green shirt; neither of their faces are visible. These lessons help contribute to creating a sense of belonging for all students.
May 01, 2023

Cultivating Belonging in Ourselves and Our Communities

More Support for School Meals: March/April Policy Updates
April 27, 2023

More Support for School Meals: March/April Policy Updates

Bridgette Byrd, a Black woman with dark curly hair pulled back with a headband and wearing a green FoodCorps shirt and jeans, holds a garlic bulb while smiling and talking to a student whose back is to the camera. A student wearing purple glasses stands next to Bridgette, and around them are grass, flowers, and other garden materials.
April 18, 2023

“Newark Chose Me”: A Talk with Bridgette Byrd

Resources

Lesson Plans

The FoodCorps Lessons include hands-on experiential activities to engage kids in learning about healthy food.

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Program Guide

Learn from FoodCorps’ programming, adapted for use in your schools and communities.

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