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“Farm to school has become a means for the reclamation of Native American identi
From the Archive: Farm to School in Native Communities (2015)
We’re thrilled to welcome these industry leaders to FoodCorps.
FoodCorps Welcomes Three New Board Members
FoodCorps will support school nutrition work in the Houston Independent School District.
FoodCorps Announces Partnership in Houston, Texas
A 2019 story from Michigan about when hunger hits hardest.
From the Archive: Snow Days, Hungry Days (2019)
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
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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
FoodCorps’ new program gives kids a say in their cafeteria
The Our Cafeteria Project has students brainstorm and then execute ideas that improve the cafeteria environment.
Statement: FoodCorps Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines Among Staff and Service Members
COVID-19 vaccination is the safest and most just way to protect communities from the virus and create safe places for kids to learn and thrive.
COVID Ushered in Enthusiasm for Universal School Meals. Will They Get Federal Support in the Childhood Nutrition Reauthorization?
As demand for meals grew during COVID, Universal School Meals saw an increase in support but will they get federal funding in legislation?
Statement: FoodCorps Applauds President Biden’s Plan to Permanently Raise SNAP Benefits
FoodCorps applauds President Biden’s action, which will allow families and caretakers to provide their children with healthy food at home.
State Policy Wins for Farm to School and School Meals: Your June/July Policy Brief
Several state-level wins highlight the key role that state policy can play in ensuring that kids have access to healthy, affordable, and local foods.