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  1. Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review
  2. 10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni
  3. Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads
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Recommended
  1. Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review
  2. 10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni
  3. Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads

The Skillet

Welcome to FoodCorps’ home for the latest stories, news, and resources. Come into our kitchen to connect with us, learn what’s happening, and explore how you can advance education, health, and belonging through food.

In a Michigan lunchroom, two elementary-age students wearing navy blue polo shirts with short dark hair stand smiling and interacting with each other. Each is holding a red apple, and one is wearing a mask below their chin. Students in the background are seen eating their lunch and enjoying each other’s company. As we share in our policy year in review, Michigan is one of several states that has adopted free school meals in the 2023-2024 school year.
Stories

Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review

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A collage of gift ideas made by FoodCorps alumni: shelves of handmade white ceramic bowls, two bottles of body oils, and a sprout planted in dirt next to a packet labeled "Peas on Earth."
Stories

10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni

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Morgan McGhee, FoodCorps' Director of School Nutrition Leadership
August 01, 2023

FoodCorps Director Morgan McGhee Announced as Part of Inaugural Obama Foundation United States Leaders

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Morgan was selected for her desire to change perceptions of school food by collaborating with values-aligned partners.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative
May 03, 2023

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative

FoodCorps Expands to Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Rhode Island to Provide Food Education to Thousands of New Students
May 10, 2023

FoodCorps Expands to Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Rhode Island to Provide Food Education to Thousands of New Students

Kenya Bradshaw, Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., and Rachel Willis
March 06, 2023

FoodCorps Welcomes Kenya Bradshaw and Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. to Board of Directors, Congratulates Rachel Willis on Appointment to Co-Chair

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Vilsack Announces Grants, Proposed Rule Changes to Help Schools Feed Kids
March 22, 2023

Vilsack Announces Grants, Proposed Rule Changes to Help Schools Feed Kids

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
February 14, 2023

FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

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September 28, 2022

In Collaboration with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, FoodCorps Announces $250 Million Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All School Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030

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September 27, 2022

Statement on National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: White House Includes FoodCorps Policy Recommendations in National Strategy to Nourish the Futures of All Students

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“President Biden’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health marks a clear step forward toward a more nourishing future for our nation’s students."

FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent
June 24, 2022

FoodCorps Applauds Congress for Passing Keep Kids Fed Act to Extend Critical School Meal Program, Urges Lawmakers to Come Together and Make Program Permanent

The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows
August 23, 2022

The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows

FoodCorps Announces New President
February 08, 2022

FoodCorps Announces New President

Service Member Katie Rainwater Talks School Gardens with USDA for Native American Heritage Month
November 17, 2015

Service Member Katie Rainwater Talks School Gardens with USDA for Native American Heritage Month

Service Member Amina and Edible Schoolyard NYC Getting Kids into Garden, Trying New Foods [NY1]
November 03, 2015

Service Member Amina and Edible Schoolyard NYC Getting Kids into Garden, Trying New Foods [NY1]

Christopher Horne Wins Victory Growers Award from C&S Wholesale Grocers
October 12, 2015

Christopher Horne Wins Victory Growers Award from C&S Wholesale Grocers

Four FoodCorps Alumni Awarded Good Food Grants
September 16, 2015

Four FoodCorps Alumni Awarded Good Food Grants

FOODCORPS PARTNERS WITH 20 NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD
September 08, 2015

FOODCORPS PARTNERS WITH 20 NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD

Stories

Get inspired by stories about our engagement with schools and districts, our corps members’ direct service in schools, and visions of healthy and equitable food futures for all kids.

I did not always have teachers who looked like me. It cannot be said enough, but representation is important, especially when it comes to both education and health.

Read Paloma’s story

FoodCorps taught me a lot of lessons throughout my service. I think the biggest thing I took away, however, was that communication is key.

Read Reid's story
In a Michigan lunchroom, two elementary-age students wearing navy blue polo shirts with short dark hair stand smiling and interacting with each other. Each is holding a red apple, and one is wearing a mask below their chin. Students in the background are seen eating their lunch and enjoying each other’s company. As we share in our policy year in review, Michigan is one of several states that has adopted free school meals in the 2023-2024 school year.
December 05, 2023

Your 2023 Child Nutrition Policy Year in Review

A collage of gift ideas made by FoodCorps alumni: shelves of handmade white ceramic bowls, two bottles of body oils, and a sprout planted in dirt next to a packet labeled "Peas on Earth."
December 01, 2023

10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts Made by FoodCorps Alumni

A collage of photos of the 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads.
November 20, 2023

Introducing FoodCorps’ 2023-2024 Alumni Advocacy Leads

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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A smiling elementary-aged student wearing a blue school t-shirt holds a sample cup of butternut squash soup and gives a thumbs-up. A student next to them reacts to their own sample of squash during the taste test.
November 15, 2023

How to Prepare a Taste Test at Home With Kids

An array of beautiful school lunches, featuring lots of fruits and vegetables, on a purple background.
October 10, 2023

6 Amazing School Lunches From Cafeterias Around the Country

Bridgette Byrd, a Black woman with dark curly hair pulled back with a headband and wearing a green FoodCorps shirt and jeans, holds a garlic bulb while smiling and talking to a student whose back is to the camera. A student wearing purple glasses stands next to Bridgette, and around them are grass, flowers, and other garden materials.
April 18, 2023

“Newark Chose Me”: A Talk with Bridgette Byrd

Service members Shay Brooks and Isa Atencio, both wearing FoodCorps gear, stand at a round table, both looking intently at a paper. On the table in front of them are markers, papers and binders; in the background are other service members, as well as flip chart paper displayed on the wall.
March 03, 2023

5 Things You’ll Learn as a FoodCorps Member

Shay Brooks, wearing a grey FoodCorps sweatshirt, holds up a plastic fork while standing in the cafeteria in front of a container of collard greens.
March 09, 2023

Honoring Black History With Food

A farmer wearing a plaid shirt, overalls, and a hat stands in front of a field of crops and holds up three different varieties of kale. Children are facing the farmer with their backs turned to the camera.
January 24, 2023

What is the Farm Bill? Updates For 2023

Why I Do It
January 20, 2016

Why I Do It

Guest Youth Blogger: Daynaba Mohamed, Youth Food Movement Intern
January 15, 2016

Guest Youth Blogger: Daynaba Mohamed, Youth Food Movement Intern

FoodCorps from a Principal’s Perspective
December 04, 2015

FoodCorps from a Principal’s Perspective

Stunted carrots: A Learning Opportunity?
December 04, 2015

Stunted carrots: A Learning Opportunity?

Peer Pressure and Leafy Greens
December 01, 2015

Peer Pressure and Leafy Greens

Resources

Lesson Plans

The FoodCorps Lessons include hands-on experiential activities to engage kids in learning about healthy food.

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Program Guide

Learn from FoodCorps’ programming, adapted for use in your schools and communities.

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