AAMA Conference Recap: Celebrating Black Leaders in Food Justice
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FoodCorps applauds the USDA for prioritizing locally sourced, culturally responsive school meals.
FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
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
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The Policy Brief, March/April 2024: WIC is Fully Funded
What Makes a Great School Garden?
FoodCorps applauds the USDA for prioritizing locally sourced, culturally responsive school meals.
FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
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
Media inquiries
For media inquiries, contact:
Newsletter
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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
FoodCorps Names Dr. Robert S. Harvey as Co-CEO
FoodCorps Director Morgan McGhee Announced as Part of Inaugural Obama Foundation United States Leaders
Read moreMorgan 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
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
Olympian Allyson Felix and FoodCorps co-founder Deb Eschmeyer talk about children’s health
FoodCorps on Civil Eats: Childhood obesity, turning the ship around
Arianna Huffington, Wendy Kopp, and Service Member Stephanie Simmons spoke about why service matters
Cooking Light blog: when service members collaborate, 2 heads are better than 1
FoodCorps members converge on Detroit for field visits and training on local food systems
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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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AAMA Conference Recap: Celebrating Black Leaders in Food Justice
The Policy Brief, March/April 2024: WIC is Fully Funded
What Makes a Great School Garden?
Children's Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage
Why School Food is a Justice Issue
Celebrating Black Food Stories at “The Joy and Power of Food: A Salon”
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
Civil Eats: Three years, thirteen football fields of gardens
Lessons from Detroit: Growing Healthy Communities by Working with what We’ve Got
Life After FoodCorps
Good Food Jobs: Service Member Florita Coakley shares the inspirations, twists and turns that brought her to food
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