FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
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FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
Read moreFoodCorps is collaborating with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) at its 10th annual convening.
Dr. Robert S. Harvey Selected As 2024 Aspen Ideas Health Fellow
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District
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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
FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
Read moreFoodCorps is collaborating with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) at its 10th annual convening.
Dr. Robert S. Harvey Selected As 2024 Aspen Ideas Health Fellow
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Media inquiries
For media inquiries, contact:
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FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students
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
Read moreFoodCorps has announced a new partnership with PLEZi Nutrition in service of its 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
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
Giving to Food Causes Like FoodCorps Is Increasingly Popular, Writes Chronicle of Philanthropy
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]
Christopher Horne Wins Victory Growers Award from C&S Wholesale Grocers
Four FoodCorps Alumni Awarded Good Food Grants
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
Sign up for our newsletter and keep up with FoodCorps’ latest updates and stories.
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
Why I Serve in My Home State
Interview: Shana Donahue on Food Justice and Her Journey from UDC to FoodCorps
De-Constructing Smoothies, and Access
Serving with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Why I Do It
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