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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
FoodCorps Applauds President Biden’s American Families Plan
FoodCorps applauds the Biden administration’s plan to lift up children and families, especially those hit hardest by the pandemic.
Why We Need The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act
Food educators support schoolwide health efforts through hands-on learning, school gardens, taste-testing, and farm-to-school practices.
FoodCorps Celebrates as Senators Booker, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand School Nutrition Education
The bipartisan Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act would support placing dedicated food educators in schools.
FoodCorps Partners with Seeds of Change™ To Plant Seeds of Healthy Food in Schools Across the Country
FoodCorps announces a new partnership with SEEDS OF CHANGE™, a purpose-driven organic food brand with a mission to change the way people eat.
Wishing a Fond Farewell to Cecily Upton, FoodCorps SVP
After 10 years with the organization, our co-founder Cecily Upton is transitioning away from FoodCorps this year.