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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
Corps member alumni reflect on their experiences over the last 15 years.
Lunch Today, Leaders Tomorrow: 15 Years of FoodCorps
How this public health program affects us all.
SNAP 101: What to Know About SNAP
School food leaders on how FoodCorps’ fellowship supported their visions for c
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
School nutrition professionals and emerging school food leaders are meeting with
FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
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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
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.
FoodCorps Statement on Appointment of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education
FoodCorps congratulates Dr. Cardona on his nomination as Secretary of Education, and we look forward to working with him on deepening the connection between school food and education.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni
Shop from FoodCorps alums this holiday season! Check out these gifts from small businesses led by FoodCorps alumni across the country.
North Italia Supports FoodCorps’ Mission to Promote Healthy Food Initiatives For Kids
North Italia will donate 2 percent of proceeds from all gift card sales now through October 31, 2021 to FoodCorps.
More Fruits and Veggies, Please! Recipes for Cooking with Kids
As part of our partnership with sweetgreen, we've developed several healthy recipes with sweetgreen’s culinary team for cooking with kids.