FoodCorps

FoodCorps partners with schools to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of community.

FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging.

04/16/2026

In celebration of National Garden Month, check out our "We Grow Together" collection — featuring shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks inspired by the power of school gardens, child nourishment, and community. This collection reflects our commitment to building a future where every child has access to food education and nourishing school meals.

Every purchase directly supports our work to expand food education and increase school meal access for kids nationwide — helping communities grow stronger, together.

Shop the "We Grow Together" collection — https://www.bonfire.com/store/foodcorps/

04/13/2026

Did you know we offer a free recipe book with 55 kid-friendly recipes to try at home or in the classroom? Along with easy, seasonal recipes, you’ll also find tips for cooking with kids, kitchen safety guidance, and ideas for hands-on learning throughout the school year. Whether you're cooking at home, in the classroom, or in the garden, our recipe book is designed to make food education fun, accessible, and engaging.

Check out our free Recipe Book and start experimenting with easy recipes to make with your kids — https://foodcorps.org/foodcorps-recipe-book/

04/09/2026

As we welcome spring, we’re taking a moment to look back at how school food policy and advocacy efforts shaped school meals this winter — and what’s ahead. We’re seeing encouraging momentum toward expanding access to school meals, strengthening farm-to-school programs, and helping students build meaningful, hands-on connections to food.

Want to stay informed about what this means for kids and schools? Read our Winter Policy Brief — https://foodcorps.org/the-policy-brief-winter-2026/

04/08/2026

To celebrate National Garden Month, we’re sharing some of our favorite corny (pun-intended🌽) garden jokes to spark a few laughs at school or at home 🌱

Check out our full list of Garden Jokes — https://foodcorps.org/15-garden-jokes/

04/06/2026

This week, we're celebrating the hundreds of school gardens that FoodCorps members help cultivate every year. These vibrant spaces offer hands-on learning, team building, connect students with nature, and spark learning and curiosity about food and farming.

Find 9 inspiring school gardens on our blog—click the link in bio! ✨

04/03/2026

Garden season is incoming! ☀️🪴 Check out this incredible school garden curated by FoodCorps New Jersey members!

04/01/2026

School gardens offer so many meaningful benefits for kids — helping build confidence, encouraging curiosity, and giving them a hands-on connection to how food grows. They also create welcoming spaces for families and caregivers to get involved and connect with their school community. 🌱

As we head into spring, check out these ideas for starting a school garden — https://foodcorps.org/blog-school-garden-ideas/

03/24/2026

What does a year of service with FoodCorps look like? ☀️

Arthi Sumanth, a FoodCorps member in California, shares a letter to future members about her experience working with students and schools—from visiting school sites to helping lead taste tests and food activities with kids.

🌱 Applications are open for our 2026–2027 cohort of FoodCorps members! If you're interested in working directly in schools, teaching kids about nourishing food, and helping schools become healthier places for them to learn and grow, then learn more and apply by March 30th — foodcorps.org/apply!

03/23/2026

School Meals for All means every student can get breakfast and lunch for no cost— no matter their family’s income. When kids are well-nourished, they’re more focused, more energized, and ready to learn and grow.

🌱 Learn more about why supporting school meals for all matters in our latest blog post — https://foodcorps.org/blog-3-reasons-school-meals-for-all/

03/20/2026

Which snack would you try? 🤔

Discover all of our family-friendly recipes in our FoodCorps recipe book — link in bio! ✨

03/18/2026

2 weeks left to apply! ⏰ We're now accepting applications for our 2026–2027 FoodCorps cohort. As a FoodCorps member, you’ll help kids grow, cook, and enjoy nourishing foods — while supporting schools in bringing more community-rooted meals to students.

This full-time, 11-month, paid position is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives and their communities, while gaining hands-on experience in education and food programs.

💡 Apply today — foodcorps.org/apply

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