Senate Passes Harmful SNAP Changes After Workaround
The Latest on SNAP, A Universal School Meals Bill, and Other Food Policy Updates
The USDA’s proposed changes to SNAP could affect nearly 1 million kids. Here are the other food policy updates you need to know this month.
School Cafeterias: Our Hidden Infrastructure Crisis
Too many school kitchens and cafeterias are ill-equipped to serve nourishing, delicious meals.
August Recess, Public Charge, CNR, And Other Policy Updates
As Congress takes August recess, FoodCorps’ policy team prepares for CNR and shares our take on policy changes like the public charge rule.
FoodCorps Opposes USDA’s Proposal to Impede Access to School Meals
FoodCorps supports programs that safeguard health and nutrition for children and families.
No More Lunch Shaming, Candidates on National Service, and Other Policy Updates
Farm to school bills, an attempt to end “lunch shaming,” presidential candidates on national service, and other food policy updates.
What is the Kids Eat Local Act? And Other Food Policy Updates
In this month’s policy update, we dive into the Kids Eat Local Act, changes to school nutrition standards, food and nutrition funding, and more.
What Happened at the Hearing on USDA School Nutrition Rollbacks?
Last week, a USDA official testified on school nutrition rollbacks, changes to the Community Eligibility Provision, and other proposed changes affecting food in school.
President’s Budget Slashes School Meals, National Service, and Food Benefits
President released his budget for the 2020 federal fiscal year. Here, we share rundown on some of the policies FoodCorps tracks closely and how they fared in the budget.
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!
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.