FoodCorps Partners with African American Mayors (AAMA) to Build Movement for Food Justice
The Health of Our Union
What does a “strong” country actually mean for the health and well-being of our nation’s students? Our hopes for the 2020 State of the Union Address.
FoodCorps Hosts Hill Day for Healthy Kids
Last month, FoodCorps alumni and partners gathered for a Hill Day in Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and advocate for farm to school policies.
President’s Budget Slashes School Meals, National Service, and Food Benefits
President released his budget for the 2020 federal fiscal year. Here, we share rundown on some of the policies FoodCorps tracks closely and how they fared in the budget.
More Funding for Healthy School Food Passes
After many twists and turns, Congress finally passed a package of spending bills for 2019. Some good news: more funding for food education!
What’s Going on With Food Policy?
The longest shutdown in history is over (for now); a new Congress means fresh voices in food policy; new climate change resolution impacts food and farming.
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.
Four Things to Know about the New Farm Bill
The farm bill covers way more than just farms—it deals with everything from forestry to animal welfare to organic research. While the bill is far from perfect, it does have a number of wins to celebrate. Here are four things we’re proud to have supported about the 2018 farm bill.
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.