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Welcome to the Skillet, our home for the latest stories on food education, school meals, and nourishing kids—all bringing us closer to our 2030 goal.

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Stories

Alumni Spotlight: Cady Molloy, School District Executive Chef

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A person holding a tray of taste test samples at torso height. The sample cups are filled with colorfully seasoned chickpeas. Food service directors represent one sector of careers in food that help kids and schools.
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6 Careers in Food That Make a Difference

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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.

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March 12, 2025

FoodCorps Responds to USDA Cuts to Local Food Spending

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November 06, 2024

FoodCorps’ Statement on the 2024 Election

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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

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July 16, 2024

FoodCorps Announces New Partnership in Alabama

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August 22, 2024

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

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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.

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February 27, 2024

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

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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

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

White House Announces Challenge to End Hunger
March 30, 2023

White House Announces Challenge to End Hunger

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

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

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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 Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

Stories

Get inspired by stories about our partnerships with schools, our corps members’ impact, and visions of healthy food futures for all kids.

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.

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June 10, 2025

The Policy Brief: 2025 State Policy Updates

FoodCorps alumni Cady Molloy wears a black chef's coat and baseball cap, standing in front of a school kitchen with "Welcome Chef Cady!" printed in colorful letters on the glass.
May 30, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Cady Molloy, School District Executive Chef

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May 21, 2025

6 Careers in Food That Make a Difference

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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Food access and anti-hunger advocate Anina Estrem holds a tray of greens in a school cafeteria.
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

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?

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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

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November 20, 2024

The Policy Brief, Fall 2024: After the Election

FoodCorps member Eva Gertz holds up green tote bags ready for fruit and veggie distribution. Eva shares a day in the life of a school nutrition member here.
October 21, 2024

A Day in the Life: Eva Gertz, 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?

Dr. Robert S. Harvey stands in front of Martha’s Vineyard signs and behind a table of florals and other decor. He is holding a microphone and smiling as he speaks to a crowd at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival as part of FoodCorps’ Summer Movement Building Series.
October 04, 2024

Recap: Our Summer Movement Building Series

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September 17, 2024

Policy Advocacy in Action: Reflecting on the Alumni Leads Program

Resources

Ingredient Guide for Better School Food Purchasing

Ingredient Guide for Better School Food Purchasing

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