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March 31, 2025

FoodCorps Frustrated by Cancellation of Farm to School Grants, Another Blow to Local Food

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This move marks another cut to crucial nutrition programs.

March 12, 2025

FoodCorps Responds to USDA Cuts to Local Food Spending

November 06, 2024

FoodCorps’ Statement on the 2024 Election

October 10, 2024

FoodCorps Launches School Food Policy Action Map, New Online Advocacy Resource

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

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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We all want the best for our kids. Why shouldn’t that include school lunches? If we put food on students’ plates, then shouldn’t we make sure it’s the best it can be?

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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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We all want the best for our kids. Why shouldn’t that include school lunches? If we put food on students’ plates, then shouldn’t we make sure it’s the best it can be?

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May 07, 2025

Fighting Hunger and Making Food Fun

A black chalkboard sign points to carrots and lettuce in a lush school garden. Kids gather around a garden bed in the background.

March 27, 2025

9 Stunning School Gardens to Inspire You This Spring

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March 20, 2025

17 Children’s Books We Love All About Food

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March 31, 2025

FoodCorps Frustrated by Cancellation of Farm to School Grants, Another Blow to Local Food

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This move marks another cut to crucial nutrition programs.

March 12, 2025

FoodCorps Responds to USDA Cuts to Local Food Spending

November 06, 2024

FoodCorps’ Statement on the 2024 Election

October 10, 2024

FoodCorps Launches School Food Policy Action Map, New Online Advocacy Resource

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April 29, 2024

FoodCorps Responds to New USDA Nutrition Standards for School Meals

July 16, 2024

FoodCorps Announces New Partnership in Alabama

August 22, 2024

FoodCorps Applauds National Attention to School Meals, Urges All Candidates to Prioritize Access to Child Nutrition

June 13, 2024

Applegate Farms, LLC Announces $50,000 Support to FoodCorps 

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Applegate's donation will support FoodCorps' programming in New Jersey.

February 27, 2024

White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

January 31, 2024

FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District

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January 23, 2024

FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students

October 18, 2019

How School Nutrition is Fostering a Culture of Health in Michigan

October 16, 2019

We Need To Rethink The School Cafeteria

October 11, 2019

Farm to School Advocates Kick Off Farm to School Month in D.C.

October 10, 2019

Hartford Brings Local Food From Farm to Schools

October 03, 2019

Groton Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Farm-to-School Program

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

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

Read Reid's story

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

Read LaBria's story

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

Read Reid's story

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

Read LaBria's story

May 07, 2025

Fighting Hunger and Making Food Fun

March 27, 2025

9 Stunning School Gardens to Inspire You This Spring

March 20, 2025

17 Children’s Books We Love All About Food

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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A student’s hands holding a green lunch tray, carrying a wrap in foil, cubed mango, a side salad and a taste-test sized cup of stew. CEP allows more students to access school meals for free.

February 21, 2025

What is the Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP?

Photos of the 11 Alumni Advocacy Leads on a green and yellow background.

January 24, 2025

Introducing Our 2024-2025 Alumni Advocacy Leads

Noah Doederlein, standing at a taste test table, shares a day in the life of a school nutrition member.

October 28, 2024

A Day in the Life: Noah Doederlein, School Nutrition Member

A distant view of school lunch trays on a table, with children sitting at the table and facing away. The NSLP helps make sure all kids can be fed at school.

October 12, 2024

What is the National School Lunch Program?

Illustrations of hands holding up protest signs advocating for school meals funding. The appropriations process helps designate funding for programs like child nutrition and AmeriCorps.

August 07, 2024

Federal Appropriations: What You Need to Know

A dozen hands hold small sample-size cups of bright red smoothie in a circle. Below them is a blender and a series of scattered ingredients.

January 09, 2025

5 Blender-Friendly Recipes For Sauces and More

August 26, 2020

Recap: Virtual Town Hall on School Meals During COVID-19 and Beyond

August 20, 2020

Take the Pledge for School Food: Your August Policy Brief

August 10, 2020

What Are FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Members Doing This School Year?

July 27, 2020

What’s Next? School Nutrition Teams Keep on Keeping On

July 13, 2020

COVID-19 Relief, the CORPS Act, and State Wins for School Food: July Policy Updates

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Ingredient Guide for Better School Food Purchasing

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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.

We all want the best for our kids. Why shouldn’t that include school lunches? If we put food on students’ plates, then shouldn’t we make sure it’s the best it can be?

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

We all want the best for our kids. Why shouldn’t that include school lunches? If we put food on students’ plates, then shouldn’t we make sure it’s the best it can be?

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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.

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

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

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

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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.

We all want the best for our kids. Why shouldn’t that include school lunches? If we put food on students’ plates, then shouldn’t we make sure it’s the best it can be?

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

We all want the best for our kids. Why shouldn’t that include school lunches? If we put food on students’ plates, then shouldn’t we make sure it’s the best it can be?

Resources

Lesson Plans

Program Guide

Research

Media inquiries

stories@foodcorps.org

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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.

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

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

When I joined FoodCorps, I was working with kids just like me who weren’t used to eating fresh vegetables until they were introduced to a garden. It was important for me to do for them what someone else did for me.

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