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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
More College Students Considering Gap Year of Service
Service member Selma Núñez speaks about serving with FoodCorps in the Bronx, New York.
FoodCorps + Heated: Stories of Feeding Kids Through COVID-19
FoodCorps partnered with Heated to share three stories of school nutrition professionals working to feed kids throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grow Your Own Food with Tips from A School Garden Teacher
FoodCorps service member Sanaya Irani, serving with Detroit Public Schools, shares tips to grow your own food from home during the pandemic.
With Schools Closed, Their Gardens Take on a New Role
Despite school closures due to COVID-19, FoodCorps service members find new and creative ways to support their communities.
What is the HEROES Act?
The House of Representatives' $3 trillion HEROES Act includes critical measures to help ensure families and kids stay nourished through COVID-19.