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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
What’s Next? School Nutrition Teams Keep on Keeping On
FoodCorps checked in with several school nutrition directors about how the pandemic is leading them to think differently about how to serve students.
AmeriCorps Members In Mass. Play ‘Uplifting’ Essential Roles During Pandemic
After COVID-19 shut down schools across the country, FoodCorps service members wanted to make sure they were still connecting with their students.
COVID-19 Relief, the CORPS Act, and State Wins for School Food: July Policy Updates
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, advocates are calling for food security measures and support for school meals across all levels of government.
Curt Ellis on Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg Podcast
Our CEO, Curt Ellis, joined Food Tank for a conversation on the podcast Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg.
9 LGBTQ-Led Farms to Support This Pride Month
Support these LGBTQ-led farms during Pride and all year long.