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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
Build Back Better and More: Your August/September Policy Brief
Federal legislators have a lot to consider this back-to-school season. Here are the policy updates you need to know.
Seasoned Policy Advocate Jessica Montoya Joins FoodCorps As Policy Director
Montoya joins FoodCorps with more than 20 years of experience working with Congress and Fortune Global 500 companies.
FoodCorps Alum Spotlight: Paloma Jones Grows Connections
We caught up with FoodCorps alum Paloma Jones to see how she continues to connect to communities post-service.
FoodCorps and C&S Wholesale Grocers Celebrate National Hunger Action Month, Spotlighting FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Members and Their Local Stories of Food Insecurity
The Victory Growers essay contest seeks to raise awareness of hunger in schools and communities across the country.
Lights Out, Bellies Full
Tara McDaniel writes about the scramble to teach, feed, and support kids during a rare schoolwide blackout.