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“Farm to school has become a means for the reclamation of Native American identi
From the Archive: Farm to School in Native Communities (2015)
We’re thrilled to welcome these industry leaders to FoodCorps.
FoodCorps Welcomes Three New Board Members
FoodCorps will support school nutrition work in the Houston Independent School District.
FoodCorps Announces Partnership in Houston, Texas
A 2019 story from Michigan about when hunger hits hardest.
From the Archive: Snow Days, Hungry Days (2019)
15 years of progress, challenges, and advocacy in school food policy.
Policy Spotlight: 15 Years That Shaped School Meals
The program will invest millions in school food improvements.
FoodCorps Encouraged by USDA and HHS ‘Harvest to Hallways’ Initiative
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From the school cafeteria to national recognition, Hannah embodies what it means
When President Obama Calls Your Name: Meet Hannah Moore, FoodCorps Member
FoodCorps staff share what Juneteenth means to them.
Honoring Juneteenth Through Food, Joy, and Reflection
How this public health program affects us all.
SNAP 101: What to Know About SNAP
A complex process with a simple bottom line: well-fed kids who are ready to lear
How Are School Meals Funded?
"Food sits at the place where learning and doing meet." Curt Ellis's commencement
Called to a Life of Nourishment: A Commencement Address
The way we teach matters as much as the way we feed.
3 Ways Food in School Helps the Environment
FoodCorps Arizona Radio Diaries: Elena Greenberg, Prescott
Elena shares why it was a “dream come true” when she was selected as the FoodCorps service member with the Prescott Farmers Market in Prescott, AZ.
FoodCorps Arizona Radio Diaries: Alicia Tsosie and Will Conway, Tuba City
Will and Alicia reflect on their service on the Navajo Nation and how their dynamic experiences complement their outlook on food security and sovereignty in Tuba City.
FoodCorps Arizona Radio Diaries: Jenn Diggs, Tucson
Jenn reflects on how family and community are intertwined, and how they inspire her service and students in Tucson.
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 … <a href="https://foodcorps.org/one-in-a-melon/">Continued</a>
FoodCorps Turns Five
Five years ago, we started FoodCorps. We set out to change lives—and change our country—by connecting kids with real food and giving them a chance to eat it, by building healthy habits, and by helping children fall in love with healthy food one carrot at a time. Thank you for helping us grow. Video edited … <a href="https://foodcorps.org/foodcorps-turns-five/">Continued</a>