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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
A Farm With A Focus on Community
Natasha and Pete met in Montana while serving in FoodCorps. They knew early on that they wanted to start a farm together focused on their mutual interest in food and social justice.
Howell Grad Wins National Contest To Raise Hunger Awareness
A Howell High School graduate has won a national essay contest that aims to raise awareness about hunger in schools and communities across the county.
New Life Growing in Elementary School Garden Teaches Kids the Importance of Food
"It's amazing to see how many kids are actually interested in tasting vegetables when they're involved in growing them."
FoodCorps and Sweetgreen Want to “Reimagine” School Cafeterias
FoodCorps hopes to “reimagine” the cafeteria experience as one in which school meals become “opportunities for connection over a meal with culturally relevant ingredients in a warm, joyful, and convivial environment.”
What Are School Cafeterias Really Like? We Asked 400+ Kids and Grown-Ups.
Our Reimagining School Cafeterias report illustrates what’s happening in cafeterias nationwide—both the shared challenges and the exciting opportunities.