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The federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known commonly as
What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP?
As kids around the country celebrate the start of summer break, FoodCorps is celebrating
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
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FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
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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
FoodCorps is the National Farm to School Network’s 2020 National Partner of the Year
We're joining forces as the National Farm to School Network's 2020 National Partner of the Year, working together to meet the urgent needs of this moment and ensure healthy food for all.
How FoodCorps Helps Kids Across the Nation Develop Healthy Eating Habits
Erica Curry, Director of Education at FoodCorps, talks with The Beet about how to encourage healthy eating at home while schools are shut down.
Supporting Communities During COVID-19: May Policy Updates
We're working with allied organizations to advocate for school meals, SNAP, and national service in COVID-19 recovery plans.
Five Cooking and Gardening Activities to Do With Kids
Stuck at home? Try these FoodCorps lessons to engage kids in hands-on learning in the garden and at the kitchen table!
Five School Lunch Heroes Doing Essential Work Right Now
In honor of School Lunch Hero Day, we're sharing snapshots of incredible school nutrition professionals working to feed kids through the COVID-19 pandemic.