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FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
This week, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman released a Farm Bill
FoodCorps' Statement on Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill Draft
When President Obama shouted out Hannah Moore, a current FoodCorps member with Cumberland
When President Obama Calls Your Name: Meet Hannah Moore, FoodCorps Member
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It’s easy to take for granted the fact that U.S. public schools are set up to
How Are School Meals Funded?
Commencement Address to the Graduates of the The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman
Called to a Life of Nourishment: A Commencement Address
Federal Policy The Farm Bill On April 30, the House passed its version of
The Policy Brief, Spring 2026: What’s Moving in School Food Policy
We know that food in school matters for kids’ health and well-being. But did you
3 Ways Food in School Helps the Environment
This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we asked FoodCorps
AAPI Voices: Food as a Love Language
Spring is on its way! We hope you're getting ready for the warmer weather, more
19 Plant Jokes for Kids and Families
FoodCorps Statement on USDA Proposed Changes to School Meals
The USDA proposed changes that could reduce the variety of vegetables available on lunch lines. We opposes changes that will undermine student health.
A New Bill Aims to Fix Food Waste in Schools
The School Food Recovery Act would establish a grant program for schools to cut cafeteria food waste, impacting both the environment and student nutrition.
New Year, New Spending Bills: Your January Policy Brief
Spending bills, state legislatures, and more—here's what FoodCorps' Policy & Advocacy team is thinking about in the new year.
Rachael Ray Show Talks Trying New Things With New London Service Member
FoodCorps service member Marisa Kaplita talks about introducing students to new, healthy foods in a recent Rachael Ray Show segment.
Mural Painted Inside Waterbury Schools Reminds Students About Healthy Eating Habits
Painted by a local artist, a friendly mural at a Waterbury, Connecticut elementary school illustrates the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.