Who We Are
We believe nourishing school food helps kids become their best selves.
Our North Star
A future where every child has access to food education and free, nourishing meals in school.
Our Mission
Advancing children’s health, education, and well-being through food in school.
Our Vision
Every child, in every school, experiences the joy and power of food.
Our Story
FoodCorps was founded to make schools healthier places for kids. Since our first cohort of members in 2011, we’ve reached more than 1.5 million students in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Our Board and Leadership
FoodCorps’ Board of Directors and Leadership Team bring diverse experiences to the table to guide our strategy. Learn more about what brings them to FoodCorps.
Meet the teamWithout a doubt, my time with FoodCorps has been the most inspiring and meaningful thing I’ve done in my life.
—Brian Quilty, FoodCorps alum and nutrition educator
From the Skillet
Our home for the latest stories, news, and resources about food in schools.
Policy Spotlight: 15 Years That Shaped School Meals
15 years of progress, challenges, and advocacy in school food policy.
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FoodCorps Encouraged by USDA and HHS ‘Harvest to Hallways’ Initiative
The program will invest millions in school food improvements.
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Lunch Today, Leaders Tomorrow: 15 Years of FoodCorps
Corps member alumni reflect on their experiences over the last 15 years.
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Spotlight: Kindred Fellows
School food leaders on how FoodCorps’ fellowship supported their visions for change.
Read moreFoodCorps Kindred Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C., to Advocate for School Meals and Food Education
School nutrition professionals and emerging school food leaders are meeting with lawmakers to champion policies that help students learn, eat, and thrive.
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