Ultraprocessed Foods 101: What to Know About UPFs
From Shutdown to SNAP: Our 2019 Policy Year in Review
The past year brought some big changes to food policy and programs. Here are a few food policy highlights from 2019 — and a look at what’s coming next year.
3 Reasons Why Your Vote in Local Elections Matters
Local elections impact issues you care about in more ways than you think.
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.