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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
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Check out FoodCorps’ resources to bring food education and nourishing meals to your community. Find more resources using the Type filter (“Resources”) at the top of this page.

FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District
CMSD is one of the largest school districts in the state, home to primarily students of color.

FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students
The Foundation's gift will allow FoodCorps to expand its programming to thousands more students.

3 Healthy Habits For Families to Celebrate Food
How to focus on wellness, not weight, in the new year.

Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review
Take a look at the biggest policy stories from the past year.

Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads
These alumni support FoodCorps’ advocacy engagement for our 2030 goal.

