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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
FoodCorps Welcomes Mickeala Carter, Former USDA and House Ag Comms Leader, As VP of Policy and Communications
She joins in a new role for FoodCorps.
Ask an Alum: Taty Trujillo in New Mexico
“There’s a place for you in this work.”
Foodcorps Taste Test Guide
FOODCORPS TASTE TEST GUIDE The FoodCorps Taste Test Guide supports FoodCorps service members in leading taste tests in schools. It includes key considerations when planning and leading a taste test, such as utilizing volunteers and connecting with school nutrition staff. Topics also include tips for choosing recipes, methods to engage students in taste test voting, … <a href="https://foodcorps.org/foodcorps-taste-test-guide/">Continued</a>
Sprout Scouts
Sprout Scouts is a club for elementary-aged students that helps kids learn what healthy food is, care where it comes from, and eat it every day. Through fun, hands-on activities, Sprout Scouts clubs teach kids how to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food. Sprout Scouts Adventures and activities link Common Core and other academic standards … <a href="https://foodcorps.org/sprout-scouts/">Continued</a>
FoodCorps Recipe Book
These recipes feature seasonal products that can be sourced locally or grown in school gardens.