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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 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.
What the American Rescue Plan Means for National Service
The American Rescue Plan included a number of wins for national service. What impact will it have on service members?
Exclusive: Padma Lakshmi And Iliza Shlesinger Partner With FoodCorps For National Service Initiative
TV host and producer, Padma Lakshmi and comedian Iliza Shlesinger are teaming up with FoodCorps to promote children’s access to healthy meals.