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As kids around the country celebrate the start of summer break, FoodCorps is celebrating
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
Press ContactNathan GarciaFoodCorpsnathan.garcia@foodcorps.org FoodCorps Kindred
FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
This week, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman released a Farm Bill
FoodCorps' Statement on Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill Draft
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It’s easy to take for granted the fact that U.S. public schools are set up to
How Are School Meals Funded?
Commencement Address to the Graduates of the The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman
Called to a Life of Nourishment: A Commencement Address
Federal Policy The Farm Bill On April 30, the House passed its version of
The Policy Brief, Spring 2026: What’s Moving in School Food Policy
We know that food in school matters for kids’ health and well-being. But did you
3 Ways Food in School Helps the Environment
This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we asked FoodCorps
AAPI Voices: Food as a Love Language
Spring is on its way! We hope you're getting ready for the warmer weather, more
19 Plant Jokes for Kids and Families
5 Delicious School Lunches With Local Ingredients
Fresh, local ingredients make these amazing school lunches shine.
AAMA Conference: Celebrating Black Leaders in Food
FoodCorps partnered with Black mayors around the country to nurture joy.
FoodCorps Responds to New USDA Nutrition Standards for School Meals
FoodCorps applauds the USDA for prioritizing locally sourced, culturally responsive school meals.
School Nutrition Appreciation Cards
Download, print, and share these appreciation cards with your school meal heroes.
Dr. Robert S. Harvey Selected As 2024 Aspen Ideas Health Fellow
Dr. Harvey joins a community of global leaders in health, medicine, and science.