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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
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Watch Jonathan Perform His Slam Poem “Roped Wings”
FoodCorps service member Jonathan Rosser performs his poem "Roped Wings" at his service site's garden in Stoneville, Mississippi.

More Funding for Healthy School Food Passes
After many twists and turns, Congress finally passed a package of spending bills for 2019. Some good news: more funding for food education!

Ask Us Anything! Alums Answer Your Application Questions
Watch our Facebook LIVE to learn how to make your service member application shine! FoodCorps alumni and our recruitment staff answered questions about this year's application and their respective experiences as former AmeriCorps service members.

What’s Going on With Food Policy?
The longest shutdown in history is over (for now); a new Congress means fresh voices in food policy; new climate change resolution impacts food and farming.

Worms Make Great Compost at Oakland Schools
FoodCorps service members in California are engaging students in hands-on science and gardening lessons, teaching them about worms and compost.

