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15 years of progress, challenges, and advocacy in school food policy.
Policy Spotlight: 15 Years That Shaped School Meals
The program will invest millions in school food improvements.
FoodCorps Encouraged by USDA and HHS ‘Harvest to Hallways’ Initiative
Corps member alumni reflect on their experiences over the last 15 years.
Lunch Today, Leaders Tomorrow: 15 Years of FoodCorps
How this public health program affects us all.
SNAP 101: What to Know About SNAP
School food leaders on how FoodCorps’ fellowship supported their visions for c
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
School nutrition professionals and emerging school food leaders are meeting with
FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
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From the school cafeteria to national recognition, Hannah embodies what it means
When President Obama Calls Your Name: Meet Hannah Moore, FoodCorps Member
FoodCorps staff share what Juneteenth means to them.
Honoring Juneteenth Through Food, Joy, and Reflection
How this public health program affects us all.
SNAP 101: What to Know About SNAP
A complex process with a simple bottom line: well-fed kids who are ready to lear
How Are School Meals Funded?
"Food sits at the place where learning and doing meet." Curt Ellis's commencement
Called to a Life of Nourishment: A Commencement Address
The way we teach matters as much as the way we feed.
3 Ways Food in School Helps the Environment
How Are School Meals Funded?
A complex process with a simple bottom line: well-fed kids who are ready to learn.
Called to a Life of Nourishment: A Commencement Address
"Food sits at the place where learning and doing meet." Curt Ellis's commencement address to the class of 2026.
The Policy Brief, Spring 2026: What’s Moving in School Food Policy
This spring, school food policy moved on many fronts. Here’s what shaped the season.
3 Ways School Food Is Evolving
Encouraging trends show how schools are nourishing kids better than ever
AAPI Voices: Food as a Love Language
These are dishes that mean care, comfort, and belonging to our staff.