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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 x EatingWell: Don’t Yuck My Yum!
The narrative of “yummy” or “yucky” foods is due for a change. Food has an emotional impact on children and we should start talking about it.
Four Things President Biden Can Do for Students’ Wellbeing
The first 100 days of Biden’s presidency are an opportune time to take steps towards free school meals, strengthened SNAP benefits, and more.
Immune-Boosting & Comforting Recipe: Puréed Carrot and Ginger Soup
Indulge in this delicious soup recipe from FoodCorps and sweetgreen's kid-friendly recipe booklet, "More Fruits and Veggies, Please!"
School Nutrition Directors Feed Communities Through the Pandemic
School nutrition directors are finding new solutions to ensure students receive uninterrupted meal service.
How Camden City School District is Persevering Through the Pandemic to Provide Nutrition Education to Students
Students at Camden City School District in Camden, N.J. continue to learn about healthy eating at home, despite the pandemic.