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As kids around the country celebrate the start of summer break, FoodCorps is celebrating
Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
Press ContactNathan GarciaFoodCorpsnathan.garcia@foodcorps.org FoodCorps Kindred
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
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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
Garden and Orchard Planted at Indian Township School
Indian Township School has begun planting an orchard and a garden to provide food for the children at school, as well as people of the community.
FoodCorps and sweetgreen Help Future Generations Make Better Food Choices
"We were drawn to working with FoodCorps because of their dedication and expertise in connecting students to real food at scale."
FoodCorps Alum Named Director of Mississippi National Historic Landmark
Mississippi FoodCorps alum Lauren Rhoades has been named the new director of the Eudora Welty House and Garden.
FoodCorps Alum Named To Food Policy Center’s 40 Under 40
New Jersey FoodCorps alumna Rachel Terry has been named to Hunter College's New York City Food Policy Center 40 Under 40 for 2019.
CEP Program to Bring Free Meals
Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP), a USDA-funded program, will help school districts offer their students free school meals.