Senate Passes Harmful SNAP Changes After Workaround
Government Shutdown: What It Means for Food and Nutrition Policy
At the time of publishing this article, the government shutdown has dragged on long enough to get itself named the longest in history. Here, we share how the shutdown is impacting a few of the policy areas that we at FoodCorps track closely.
November 2018 Policy Brief
This month’s update is all about how the midterms will influence our policy goals, including the farm bill and the movement to eliminate taxation on the AmeriCorps Education Award.
October 2018 Policy Update
A new proposal that would hurt the health of people immigrating to the U.S.; an update on the farm bill; a big win for AmeriCorps; and what’s next for the future of nutrition education funding.
Policy Brief: July 2018
Catch up on the latest news about the farm bill, AmeriCorps funding, and school meals.
Top 4 Things to Know About the Farm Bill
Think the Farm Bill doesn’t affect you? Think again. Most people know the Farm Bill as covering agricultural laws and farmer subsidy payments. But it also covers a whole lot more, and impacts everyone who eats in this country—in other words, everyone.
Policy Brief: Take Action to Protect the Local FARMS Act
This month’s policy brief is a call to action on two things: funding for national service and showing support for the Local FARMS Act of 2017, which helps communities prosper through farm to fork investments, helps consumers access fresh food and reauthorizes the Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program.
FoodCorps Applauds Student Advocacy for Safe Schools
FoodCorps stands with all those who are mobilizing to seek solutions to the crisis of gun violence in our nation’s schools.
Policy Brief: President’s Budget Proposal Cuts National Service
On Monday, President Trump released his Administration’s budget proposal for federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 which again calls for eliminating our nation’s bipartisan commitment to national service. The President’s budget proposal would eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), which funds AmeriCorps and other national service programs. However, it is important to remember … Continued
Policy Brief: Timing Uncertain on the Farm Bill
Enjoy this month’s policy update! We’re covering what’s going on with the farm bill, government funding, USDA school meals guidelines and how to advocate for national service. Farm Bill – Timing uncertain As we’ve reported before, the current farm bill expires on September 30, 2018. The House Agriculture Committee is further along in the process … Continued
January 2018 Policy Update
Welcome to 2018 – it’s going to be a busy policy year! In D.C., we anticipate continued advocacy around AmeriCorps funding (more on that below) and Congress will continue debating and drafting the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, which includes some important priorities for FoodCorps.