Teaching Health While Learning Healthy Habits
A healthier future for America is on the horizon. FoodCorps is hard at work in investing in that future, starting with the nation’s students.
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A healthier future for America is on the horizon. FoodCorps is hard at work in investing in that future, starting with the nation’s students.
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A healthier future for America is on the horizon, and one group is hard at work in investing in that future, starting with the nation’s students.
Connecting kids to healthy food in school to help them lead healthier lives and reach their full potential is the mission of FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization with Portland roots and national impact. Founded after the signing of the Kennedy Serve America Act in 2009, FoodCorps is a grantee program of the AmeriCorps service network. The organization engaged over 5,500 volunteers last year alone to impact the lives of more than 160,000 students.
The organization, which is primarily headquartered in Portland, OR, sets forth to achieve their mission through three key activities:
To achieve their mission, FoodCorps has been able to build a funding network of private and public resources, but they are missing one key element — you! There are a variety of ways to get involved. From volunteering to helping garden to investing through monthly donations, you can make an impact.
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FoodCorps Announces New Supporters for Nourishing Futures Initiative to Ensure All Students Have Equitable Access to Food Education and Nourishing, Free Meals by 2030
Together we will nourish futures for every student. Share your email address, and we'll make sure you have the tools to take action and join the movement for food education and free, nourishing meals in school.
You’re one in a million!* Thank you for joining FoodCorps in our efforts to mobilize 1 million supporters for Nourishing Futures. Your support will help us support children’s health and wellbeing today, allowing them to grow and thrive tomorrow.
* You’re one in a million, but we’re sure you know other like-minded folks. Share your commitment to FoodCorps’ Nourishing Futures initiative on your favorite social media platform.