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The federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known commonly as
What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP?
As kids around the country celebrate the start of summer break, FoodCorps is celebrating
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
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FoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
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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
10 Farm to School Organizations You Should Know
Farm to school is here to stay!
How School Nutrition is Fostering a Culture of Health in Michigan
FoodCorps will provide food education to over 3,500 Michigan students this year, with a goal of 6,000 young Michiganders embracing healthier habits by 2020.
We Need To Rethink The School Cafeteria
Kids need proper nutrition to maximize their learning potential. That's why FoodCorps is reimagining school cafeterias.
School Cafeterias: Our Hidden Infrastructure Crisis
Too many school kitchens and cafeterias are ill-equipped to serve nourishing, delicious meals.
Meet reWorking Lunch, A Cross-Sector Initiative For Healthy School Meals
reWorking Lunch brings together leaders across the school food sector to collaborate on a new, shared vision for our school meal system.