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“Farm to school has become a means for the reclamation of Native American identi
From the Archive: Farm to School in Native Communities (2015)
We’re thrilled to welcome these industry leaders to FoodCorps.
FoodCorps Welcomes Three New Board Members
FoodCorps will support school nutrition work in the Houston Independent School District.
FoodCorps Announces Partnership in Houston, Texas
A 2019 story from Michigan about when hunger hits hardest.
From the Archive: Snow Days, Hungry Days (2019)
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
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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
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.
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.