FoodCorps
FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids' health, education, and sense of belonging through food education and nourishing meals, aiming for every child to have access by 2030.
About FoodCorps
FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids' health, education, and sense of belonging. Their goal is that by 2030, every child will have access to food education and nourishing food in school. FoodCorps works with over 230 schools nationwide, spanning from Maine to California, including tribal nations across the United States.
FoodCorps Services
FoodCorps service members teach kids to grow, cook, and love nourishing foods that celebrate their cultures and communities. Their programming includes hands-on food education, nourishing school meals, and advancing equity through food. Service members lead hands-on lessons, influence nourishing school meals, and build a culture of health in schools.
Nourishing Futures Initiative
FoodCorps' Nourishing Futures initiative aims to ensure all 50 million students learn about food and have access to nourishing, free meals in school by 2030. Their service members and staff strive to make sure that the entire school environment celebrates nourishing food, helping students eat more fruits and vegetables and develop a love for food through hands-on nutrition lessons.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
FoodCorps has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as evidenced by their annual EDI report. They support leaders of color working in school nutrition through their FOLCS network (Food Operators & Leaders of Color in Schools) and collaborate with organizations like the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) to build a movement for food justice.
Policy and Advocacy
FoodCorps' policy and advocacy work aims to create a more just school food system for all kids. They engage in various policy efforts to ensure equitable access to food education and nourishing meals in schools. Their dedication to transparency and accountability is shown through the public availability of their annual reports and financials, showcasing their programs and fiscal stewardship.