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  1. The Policy Brief, Fall 2024: After the Election
  2. FoodCorps School Nutrition Program Guide
  3. Food as Medicine: Teaching Indigenous Foodways
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  1. The Policy Brief, Fall 2024: After the Election
  2. FoodCorps School Nutrition Program Guide
  3. Food as Medicine: Teaching Indigenous Foodways

The Skillet

Welcome to the Skillet, our home for the latest stories on food education, school meals, and advancing justice—all bringing us closer to our 2030 goal.

Rachel Willis, Interim President at FoodCorps
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FoodCorps Welcomes Rachel Willis as Interim President

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A plastic VOTE HERE sign on a grassy corner. Voters made their voices heard on their policy priorities this election season.
Stories

The Policy Brief, Fall 2024: After the Election

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November 06, 2024

FoodCorps’ Statement on the 2024 Election

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We remain committed to our nation's 50 million students.

Rachel Willis, Interim President at FoodCorps
October 15, 2024

FoodCorps Welcomes Rachel Willis as Interim President

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October 10, 2024

FoodCorps Launches School Food Policy Action Map, New Online Advocacy Resource

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August 22, 2024

FoodCorps Applauds Attention to School Meals at DNC, Urges All Candidates to Prioritize Access to Child Nutrition

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July 16, 2024

FoodCorps Announces New Partnership in Alabama

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June 13, 2024

Applegate Farms, LLC Announces $50,000 Support to FoodCorps 

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April 29, 2024

FoodCorps Responds to New USDA Nutrition Standards for School Meals

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April 25, 2024

FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice

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FoodCorps is collaborating with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) at its 10th annual convening.

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February 27, 2024

White House Announces $1.7 Billion in New Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

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January 31, 2024

FoodCorps Expands Programming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District

The logos of FoodCorps and the Dohmen Company Foundation
January 23, 2024

FoodCorps Receives $1 Million Donation from Dohmen Company Foundation in Support of Providing Nourishing Futures to Students

The MolinaCares Accord to Improve Student Access to Nutritious Food in Mississippi
November 08, 2021

The MolinaCares Accord to Improve Student Access to Nutritious Food in Mississippi

Kenya L. Collins Appointed To Role Of Vice President Of Equity
November 03, 2021

Kenya L. Collins Appointed To Role Of Vice President Of Equity

FoodCorps Launches New School Nutrition Pilot Program For Its Service Members
October 25, 2021

FoodCorps Launches New School Nutrition Pilot Program For Its Service Members

FoodCorps and 100+ Partner Organizations Ask Congress to Prioritize Child Nutrition in the Build Back Better Act
October 21, 2021

FoodCorps and 100+ Partner Organizations Ask Congress to Prioritize Child Nutrition in the Build Back Better Act

Campbell Soup Company Launches Program to Advance School Nutrition
October 19, 2021

Campbell Soup Company Launches Program to Advance School Nutrition

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.

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FoodCorps taught me a lot of lessons throughout my service. I think the biggest thing I took away, however, was that communication is key.

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A plastic VOTE HERE sign on a grassy corner. Voters made their voices heard on their policy priorities this election season.
November 20, 2024

The Policy Brief, Fall 2024: After the Election

Different varieties of corn are laid out in preparation for a lesson. Incorporating the Indigenous tradition of food as medicine is a key way to expand students' minds and palates.
November 12, 2024

Food as Medicine: Teaching Indigenous Foodways

Noah Doederlein, standing at a taste test table, shares a day in the life of a school nutrition member.
October 28, 2024

A Day in the Life: Noah Doederlein, School Nutrition Member

February 22, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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A distant view of school lunch trays on a table, with children sitting at the table and facing away. The NSLP helps make sure all kids can be fed at school.
October 12, 2024

What is the National School Lunch Program?

FoodCorps member Eva Gertz holds up green tote bags ready for fruit and veggie distribution. Eva shares a day in the life of a school nutrition member here.
October 21, 2024

A Day in the Life: Eva Gertz, School Nutrition Member

Illustrations of hands holding up protest signs advocating for school meals funding. The appropriations process helps designate funding for programs like child nutrition and AmeriCorps.
August 07, 2024

Federal Appropriations: What You Need to Know

On a green school wall, large black text reads “EVERYONE HERE IS IMPORTANT.” The words are surrounded by colorful pictures of butterflies drawn by students. Messages like these are important for students to hear during LGBTQ Pride Month and all year long.
June 12, 2024

3 Inspiring LGBTQ Food and Farming Orgs to Know

Children's hands squeeze citrus into a large bowl of garden-fresh salsa at a parent-led garden supper event.
May 20, 2024

Cultivating Healthy Schools: A Parent Guide

An array of beautiful school lunches, featuring lots of fruits and vegetables, on a purple background.
October 10, 2023

6 Amazing School Lunches From Cafeterias Around the Country

FoodCorps alum Zashe Cockett-Demings (GA '18) stands in a circle of students outdoors; some are balancing on one foot, others are holding their hands out. Movement in lessons encourages positive mental health among students.
May 11, 2023

How FoodCorps Members Support Kids’ Mental Health

An overhead image of two students’ desks side by side. On each desk is a small taco on a plate and a partially-colored art page with colored pencils scattered nearby. One student is wearing a green hoodie and the other is wearing a flowy green shirt; neither of their faces are visible. These lessons help contribute to creating a sense of belonging for all students.
May 01, 2023

Cultivating Belonging in Ourselves and Our Communities

More Support for School Meals: March/April Policy Updates
April 27, 2023

More Support for School Meals: March/April Policy Updates

Bridgette Byrd, a Black woman with dark curly hair pulled back with a headband and wearing a green FoodCorps shirt and jeans, holds a garlic bulb while smiling and talking to a student whose back is to the camera. A student wearing purple glasses stands next to Bridgette, and around them are grass, flowers, and other garden materials.
April 18, 2023

“Newark Chose Me”: A Talk with Bridgette Byrd

Two pictures of fifth grader Ben Rivers; on the left is a posed picture in front of a painting, and on the right is a still from video footage of Ben’s speech.
April 12, 2023

WATCH: A Fifth Grader Explains Why Food Education Matters

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Lesson Plans

The FoodCorps Lessons include hands-on experiential activities to engage kids in learning about healthy food.

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Program Guide

Learn from FoodCorps’ programming, adapted for use in your schools and communities.

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