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News
FoodCorps applauds the announcement and looks forward to helping advance these important initiatives.
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
FoodCorps Applauds House Committee for Prioritizing Children’s Health With Action on Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Stories
Get inspired by stories about our engagement with schools and districts, our corps members’ direct service in schools, and visions of nourishing and equitable food futures for all kids.
Introducing FoodCorps' New Alumni Policy Chapter Leads
Stories of Service: Lunar New Year Celebrations With Kids
USDA’s Proposed Rule for School Meals Shines a Light on Local
April 22, 2022
FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
Read moreThe support of our philanthropic partners makes this work possible.
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
FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows
What is the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act?
FoodCorps Applauds House Committee for Prioritizing Children’s Health With Action on Child Nutrition Reauthorization
New Report Calls for Federal Action on Child Nutrition, Food Education, School Kitchen and Meal Funding Ahead of White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
FoodCorps applauds the announcement and looks forward to helping advance these important initiatives.
FoodCorps Welcomes Kenya Bradshaw and Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. to Board of Directors, Congratulates Rachel Willis on Appointment to Co-Chair
FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent
The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows
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 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
FoodCorps Launches #TimeForFoodEd Campaign to Support the Upcoming White House Conference on Nutrition, Hunger, and Health
Schools Test New Lunch Dishes With Blunt Kids as Judges. ‘The Seasoning is, Um, Not the Best.’
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 future for all kids.
What’s Next, After the White House Conference? October Policy Updates
“Becoming Actual Sovereign People”: Insight From a Young Apache Farmer
Inside FoodCorps' Onyx Crown Collective Retreat
What is the Farm Bill? Updates For 2023
Sharing Indigenous Cooking Traditions in New Mexico
After the Application: What to Expect in the Interview Process
Making Peace with Our Bodies at FoodCorps
15 Black-Led Organizations Transforming Social Justice
Children's Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage
Honoring Black History With Food
5 Things You’ll Learn as a FoodCorps Member
Starting 2023 Strong For School Meals: January/February Policy Updates
Why FoodCorps is Paying Our Corps Members the Maximum Stipend Allowed by AmeriCorps
Recap: What’s Next for Schools? A Virtual Panel on the Impact of the White House Conference [Video]
Veggie Valentines
Report: Nourishing Futures for Every Student
Education Outside Resources
Nourishing Learners Report
Foodcorps Action Brief
Sprout Scouts
How to Make Friends With a Carrot: Celebrating Our Differences in the Garden
Ingredient Guide for Better School Food Purchasing
Healthy School Toolkit
Report: How Schools Have Worked Together to Feed Kids During COVID-19
From the Source: School Food Procurement 101
