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  1. Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review
  2. 10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni
  3. Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads
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Recommended
  1. Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review
  2. 10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni
  3. Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads

The Skillet

Welcome to FoodCorps’ home for the latest stories, news, and resources. Come into our kitchen to connect with us, learn what’s happening, and explore how you can advance education, health, and belonging through food.

In a Michigan lunchroom, two elementary-age students wearing navy blue polo shirts with short dark hair stand smiling and interacting with each other. Each is holding a red apple, and one is wearing a mask below their chin. Students in the background are seen eating their lunch and enjoying each other’s company. As we share in our policy year in review, Michigan is one of several states that has adopted free school meals in the 2023-2024 school year.
Stories

Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review

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A collage of gift ideas made by FoodCorps alumni: shelves of handmade white ceramic bowls, two bottles of body oils, and a sprout planted in dirt next to a packet labeled "Peas on Earth."
Stories

10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni

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Morgan McGhee, FoodCorps' Director of School Nutrition Leadership
August 01, 2023

FoodCorps Director Morgan McGhee Announced as Part of Inaugural Obama Foundation United States Leaders

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Morgan was selected for her desire to change perceptions of school food by collaborating with values-aligned partners.

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

FoodCorps Expands to Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Rhode Island to Provide Food Education to Thousands of New Students
May 10, 2023

FoodCorps Expands to Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Rhode Island to Provide Food Education to Thousands of New Students

Kenya Bradshaw, Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., and Rachel Willis
March 06, 2023

FoodCorps Welcomes Kenya Bradshaw and Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. to Board of Directors, Congratulates Rachel Willis on Appointment to Co-Chair

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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 Equitable 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 Equitable 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 Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

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September 27, 2022

Statement on National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: White House Includes FoodCorps Policy Recommendations in National Strategy to Nourish the Futures of All Students

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“President Biden’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health marks a clear step forward toward a more nourishing future for our nation’s students."

FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent
June 24, 2022

FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent

The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows
August 23, 2022

The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows

FoodCorps Announces New President
February 08, 2022

FoodCorps Announces New President

Our New Mission, Vision, and Website
June 01, 2022

Our New Mission, Vision, and Website

Reflections on the Tragedy in Uvalde
May 27, 2022

Reflections on the Tragedy in Uvalde

FoodCorps Applauds President Biden and Congressional Leaders for Advancing first Conference in 50 Years on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health
May 26, 2022

FoodCorps Applauds President Biden and Congressional Leaders for Advancing first Conference in 50 Years on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health

Support Community Food Access in Buffalo
May 26, 2022

Support Community Food Access in Buffalo

FoodCorps Applauds Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow and Senator Murkowski for Introducing School Meals for All Bill with Bipartisan Support
March 31, 2022

FoodCorps Applauds Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow and Senator Murkowski for Introducing School Meals for All Bill with Bipartisan Support

Stories

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

I did not always have teachers who looked like me. It cannot be said enough, but representation is important, especially when it comes to both education and health.

Read Paloma’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
In a Michigan lunchroom, two elementary-age students wearing navy blue polo shirts with short dark hair stand smiling and interacting with each other. Each is holding a red apple, and one is wearing a mask below their chin. Students in the background are seen eating their lunch and enjoying each other’s company. As we share in our policy year in review, Michigan is one of several states that has adopted free school meals in the 2023-2024 school year.
December 05, 2023

Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review

A collage of gift ideas made by FoodCorps alumni: shelves of handmade white ceramic bowls, two bottles of body oils, and a sprout planted in dirt next to a packet labeled "Peas on Earth."
December 01, 2023

10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni

A collage of photos of the 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads.
November 20, 2023

Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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A smiling elementary-aged student wearing a blue school t-shirt holds a sample cup of butternut squash soup and gives a thumbs-up. A student next to them reacts to their own sample of squash during the taste test.
November 15, 2023

How to Prepare a Taste Test at Home With Kids

An array of beautiful school lunches, featuring lots of fruits and vegetables, on a purple background.
October 10, 2023

6 Amazing School Lunches From Cafeterias Around the Country

Bridgette Byrd, a Black woman with dark curly hair pulled back with a headband and wearing a green FoodCorps shirt and jeans, holds a garlic bulb while smiling and talking to a student whose back is to the camera. A student wearing purple glasses stands next to Bridgette, and around them are grass, flowers, and other garden materials.
April 18, 2023

“Newark Chose Me”: A Talk with Bridgette Byrd

Service members Shay Brooks and Isa Atencio, both wearing FoodCorps gear, stand at a round table, both looking intently at a paper. On the table in front of them are markers, papers and binders; in the background are other service members, as well as flip chart paper displayed on the wall.
March 03, 2023

5 Things You’ll Learn as a FoodCorps Member

Shay Brooks, wearing a grey FoodCorps sweatshirt, holds up a plastic fork while standing in the cafeteria in front of a container of collard greens.
March 09, 2023

Honoring Black History With Food

A farmer wearing a plaid shirt, overalls, and a hat stands in front of a field of crops and holds up three different varieties of kale. Children are facing the farmer with their backs turned to the camera.
January 24, 2023

What is the Farm Bill? Updates For 2023

Alumni farmer Christopher Horne and his wife, Michaela, stand smiling and surrounded by plants.
August 15, 2023

Alumni Farmer Spotlight: Christopher Horne Gives Back With Food

Alumni farmer LaBria Lane is standing outside and smiling, wearing a grey t-shirt and holding a big planter of colorful flowers.
August 08, 2023

Alumni Farmer Spotlight: How LaBria Lane Grows Community

A smiling FoodCorps service member, with dark skin and dark curly hair tied back in a headband, holds a blue tray of snack cups in front of a table of students.
July 25, 2023

Six Months of Progress: Our Policy Highlights from 2023 (So Far)

Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow stands next to four students and a FoodCorps service member in a greenhouse. Stabenow and the students are holding trowels, preparing to plant.
June 26, 2023

Growing Investments in School Meals: May/June Policy Updates

Two dishes of food, side by side. The plate on the left has a steamed fish with wilted scallions on top. The bowl on the right has soup with shrimp and vegetables.
May 30, 2023

AAPI Voices: When Food is a Love Language

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Lesson Plans

The FoodCorps Lessons include hands-on experiential activities to engage kids in learning about healthy food.

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Learn from FoodCorps’ programming, adapted for use in your schools and communities.

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