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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
Sharing Indigenous Cooking Traditions in New Mexico
Teaching food traditions through Magia de Maíz.
FoodCorps Applauds USDA for Sending Schools an Additional $750 Million for School Meals
The additional funding will provide more of the flexibility schools need to ensure they can source high-quality ingredients.
Our 2021 Policy Year in Review
In 2021, FoodCorps worked alongside thousands of advocates and partners to support important federal and state policies. Here's an overview.
School Lunch Providers Say That, Even With Pandemic Challenges, They’re Not Giving Up On Healthy Food
Problems with the supply chain, staffing shortages, and COVID-19 safety protocols affect school districts ability to serve healthy food.
Build Back Better and More: Your October/November Policy Updates
The future of the Build Back Better Act, and other food and education policy updates you need to know this month.