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White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
Read moreThe administration celebrated one year of its ambitious campaign promoting food, nutrition, and health.
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
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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 storyA Day in the Life of a FoodCorps Member: Providence, RI
Why School Food is a Justice Issue
The Policy Brief, January/February 2024: New Year, New Energy
White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
Read moreThe administration celebrated one year of its ambitious campaign promoting food, nutrition, and health.
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
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For media inquiries, contact:
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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
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
Read more“President Biden’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health marks a clear step forward toward a more nourishing future for our nation’s 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
The Equity Lab Names Kenya Collins and Arely Garcia as Nexus Fellows
FoodCorps Announces New President
The Oregonian: reconnecting Oregon students with the state’s agricultural roots
FoodCorps is “more than just another food pyramid poster on the cafeteria wall”
Grist: FoodCorps will teach kids, link farms and schools
Washington Post: “FoodCorps steps in to help schools do what they couldn’t otherwise afford.”
FoodCorps Co-Founders Curt Ellis and Ian Cheney Receive Heinz Award
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
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A Day in the Life of a FoodCorps Member: Providence, RI
Why School Food is a Justice Issue
The Policy Brief, January/February 2024: New Year, New Energy
Celebrating Black Food Stories at “The Joy and Power of Food: A Salon”
8 Indoor Activities for Kids to Beat the Winter Blues
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
“Newark Chose Me”: A Talk with Bridgette Byrd
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