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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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Statement: FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Build Back Better Act’s Child Nutrition Provisions And Sees Important Work Still Ahead
FoodCorps applauds policymakers’ actions to keep provisions intact around school meals, kitchen upgrades, and nutrition education.

FoodCorps Receives $1.95 Million Grant from the Walmart Foundation to Expand Access to Culturally Responsive Hands-On Food Education in Schools
FoodCorps will provide schools with resources to boost exposure to healthy foods.

The MolinaCares Accord to Improve Student Access to Nutritious Food in Mississippi
MolinaCares is funding FoodCorps' evidence-based lessons teaching kids how to make healthier choices every day.

FoodCorps Launches New School Nutrition Pilot Program For Its Service Members
FoodCorps' New School Nutrition Pilot Program will address school food and nutrition education programs at the district-level.

FoodCorps and 100+ Partner Organizations Ask Congress to Prioritize Child Nutrition in the Build Back Better Act
We urge Congress to prioritize child nutrition in the Build Back Better Act, including the bill's provisions for food education.

