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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
Free School Meals, COVID Relief, and Counting Down to the Election: September Policy Updates
As we approach the election, the stakes for healthy communities are high. Here are the policy updates to know.
FoodCorps and C&S Wholesale Grocers Honor Hunger Action Month
We're honoring Hunger Action Month with stories of school communities stepping up in creative and powerful ways to feed and support kids.
Recap: Virtual Town Hall on School Meals During COVID-19 and Beyond
Watch FoodCorps and some of our partners in a virtual Town Hall about how COVID-19 has impacted school nutrition.
Take the Pledge for School Food: Your August Policy Brief
Lawmakers have returned home for August recess — an opportunity to demand they take action for healthy food and heathy kids.
What Are FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Members Doing This School Year?
In the midst of an uncertain school year, we're preparing for a variety of scenarios and making sure FoodCorps AmeriCorps service members are staying safe.