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Dr. Harvey joins a community of global leaders in health, medicine, and science.
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District
FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students
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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 storyFoodCorps 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 storyThe Policy Brief, March/April 2024: WIC is Fully Funded
What Makes a Great School Garden?
Why School Food is a Justice Issue
Dr. Harvey joins a community of global leaders in health, medicine, and science.
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District
FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students
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FoodCorps Names Dr. Robert S. Harvey as Co-CEO
FoodCorps Director Morgan McGhee Announced as Part of Inaugural Obama Foundation United States Leaders
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $1 Million Commitment from PLEZi Nutrition to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures Initiative
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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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
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
Families brace for possible end of universal free school meals
Statement: Congress Overlooks Free School Meals and Critical Child Nutrition Provisions at Expense of America’s Children in Omnibus Spending Bill
FoodCorps Announces New President
FoodCorps Applauds USDA for Sending Schools an Additional $750 Million for School Meals
School Lunch Providers Say That, Even With Pandemic Challenges, They’re Not Giving Up On Healthy 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 storyFoodCorps 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 storyNewsletter
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The Policy Brief, March/April 2024: WIC is Fully Funded
What Makes a Great School Garden?
Why School Food is a Justice Issue
Celebrating Black Food Stories at “The Joy and Power of Food: A Salon”
Children's Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage
3 Healthy Habits For Families to Celebrate Food
How to Prepare a Taste Test at Home With Kids
6 Amazing School Lunches From Cafeterias Around the Country
The Policy Brief, January/February 2024: New Year, New Energy
AAPI Voices: When Food is a Love Language
How FoodCorps Members Support Kids’ Mental Health
Cultivating Belonging in Ourselves and Our Communities
More Support for School Meals: March/April Policy Updates
“Newark Chose Me”: A Talk with Bridgette Byrd
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