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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

Corps member alumni reflect on their experiences over the last 15 years.
Lunch Today, Leaders Tomorrow: 15 Years of FoodCorps

How this public health program affects us all.
SNAP 101: What to Know About SNAP

School food leaders on how FoodCorps’ fellowship supported their visions for c
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows

School nutrition professionals and emerging school food leaders are meeting with
FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
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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
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Check out FoodCorps’ resources to bring food education and nourishing meals to your community. Find more resources using the Type filter (“Resources”) at the top of this page.

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.

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.

