Today, Congress passed a bill making devastating changes to SNAP and eliminating SNAP-Ed, the only federal program for nutrition education. These cuts will hurt families, schools, and communities nationwide. Read our full statement — foodcorps.org/blog-federal...

🚨 SNAP Update: Two harmful SNAP provisions were ruled out last week – but Senate leaders could still push damaging cuts that could hurt millions of children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Urge your governor to help stop cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other essential programs – p2a.co/2qqPpY6

Action Alert 🚨The House has passed a bill proposing $300B in cuts to SNAP and programs families rely on. Millions of kids could lose access to free school meals & families will have a harder time putting food on the table. Urge your lawmakers to oppose these cuts. Take action now: p2a.co/2qqPpY6

We’re proud to join National Farm to School Network for a virtual lobby day! Congress is making funding decisions that impact kids, farmers, and communities. Contact your legislators and urge them to increase funding for #farmtoschool and child nutrition programs — bit.ly/action4farmtoschool

You can’t work, train, or learn when you’re hungry. Fighting hunger builds a stronger workforce. Tag and tell your Senators to #ProtectSNAP from any cuts. bit.ly/3RIejty

Curious about how potential SNAP cuts could affect your child's health, learning, and success in school? Join @fracposts.bsky.social on Monday, June 16 at 3 pm EST for a webinar to learn what's at stake and how to take action. Register here: default.salsalabs.org/T0f55d4f8-98...

Webinar today at 3pm EST, "SNAP's Far-Reaching Benefits for Children." Join us to learn how SNAP supports 34 million students’ health, development & school success—and what’s at risk with a potential 30% funding cut. 📝 Register at ow.ly/MkVI50Q4MTP

“Life’s a garden. We grow, grow, grow. 🌱” –Ben Fugate, FoodCorps Kentucky member with North Fork Local Foods. Watch the full music video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9_c...

Want to learn how SNAP supports 34 million students’ health, development & school success — and what’s at risk with a potential 30% funding cut? Join this webinar, "SNAP's Far-Reaching Benefits for Children," on June 10! 📝 Register today: ow.ly/MkVI50Q4MTP

🎉 Today marks 79 years of the National School Lunch Program! Since 1946, it’s provided millions of students with nutritious, low-cost meals every school day. 🍎 Learn more about its history and impact: foodcorps.org/blog-nslp-na...

Last night, the House advanced a bill that cuts up to $300 billion from SNAP. Millions of kids could lose the free school meals they rely on, creating more barriers for schools and families. Read our statement here: foodcorps.org/blog-stateme...

Earlier today, the House passed a budget bill slashing $300B from SNAP—taking food off the table for families, kids, older adults, and veterans. This cruel vote will deepen hunger across America. The Senate must stop it. Read our statement: frac.org/news/housego...

Two new reports from the Food Research & Action Center reveal that offering school meals to all students at no charge leads to more students participating in school breakfast and lunch. bit.ly/4jxs4Yh

Last Friday, DOGE ordered to cancel $400M in AmeriCorps grants, impacting 1,031 organizations and 32K+ members. For decades, AmeriCorps members like ours have met critical needs and strengthened communities. AmeriCorps works – we need to protect it. Speak up for national service: p2a.co/NLS5e6b

Stand up for national service! Stop cuts to #AmeriCorps. Programs like ours depend on AmeriCorps to reach 500,000+ kids every year with nourishing school meals & hands-on food education. AmeriCorps has had bipartisan support for 30+ years. Contact Congress now, save AmeriCorps: p2a.co/NLS5e6b

For over 30 years, legislators on both sides of the aisle have supported AmeriCorps. Today, those legislators need to hear from you. Urge your lawmakers to protect AmeriCorps: p2a.co/NLS5e6b

URGENT: The federal govt is making decisions about the future of #AmeriCorps. Cuts will jeopardize our national service program & threaten funding that helps us reach 500,000+ kids. AmeriCorps has had bipartisan support for 30+ years. Contact Congress today, save AmeriCorps: p2a.co/NLS5e6b

Protect school meals, period

It's National School Garden Month! Join us in supporting over 200+ school gardens = planting seeds today and growing healthy, thriving futures for tomorrow ⭐ We've extended our deadline to April 15th — join us! foodcorps.org/apply

Congress is considering major cuts to CEP—a program that ensures eligible schools can provide breakfast and lunch to all kids at no cost. Tell your lawmakers to protect CEP & save school meals! foodcorps.org/cep-action

School is where kids eat most of their daily meals and form lasting relationships with food. By ensuring access to nourishing meals and offering hands-on food education, we can empower all students to thrive, both in and out of the classroom & for a lifetime beyond ✨

A hungry student can’t focus. Protecting school meals means protecting and nourishing their futures. #SupportSchoolMeals

Food is also education. Let’s treat school meals like the powerful learning tool they are. 🍽

The year is off to a fast start for child nutrition policy. From proposed CEP cuts to states expanding school meal access, we're tracking policies that impact child nutrition, food education & kids' well-being. Read our Winter 2025 Policy Brief → foodcorps.org/blog-policy-...

We are deeply disappointed in USDA's decision to halt $1B+ that helped schools & food banks buy from local farms. Fresh, local food is a cornerstone of children’s nutrition & serving it in schools makes our economies stronger. Full statement: foodcorps.org/blog-foodcor...

🚨 Deadline Extended: Apply by April 15! 🚨 Launch your career in food education & community building with FoodCorps! Gain hands-on experience, training & mentorship while making an impact. Apply now ➡️ foodcorps.org/apply

School lunch has the opportunity to give: 🍎 Brain fuel 🥗 Fresh flavors 🚫 Zero empty stomachs Let’s serve up meals that support kids and local communities.

When kids learn where their food comes from, they: ✅ Eat more fruits & veggies 🥕🍎 ✅ Make healthier choices for life ✅ Feel connected to their food and their community

Action alert‼️ Congress is considering changes to the Community Eligibility Provision, possibly cutting access for millions of students. CEP allows schools to serve meals to all students—no applications, no stigma, just healthy food. Urge lawmakers to protect school meals: foodcorps.org/cep-action

Food is also education. Let’s treat school meals like the powerful learning tool they are. 🍽

⏳ Today’s the deadline— don’t miss your chance! Interested in a career in sustainability, nutrition, or education? Get paid to teach kids how to grow, cook, and love nourishing foods during the 2025-2026 school year. Apply today at foodcorps.org/apply for this great career-building opportunity! 🍎✨

Farm to school in action! ✨ Check out this AM Northwest Segment showcasing how Oregon's Farm to School Program is bringing fresh, local yakisoba noodles to students. 🌾 Watch this full video to see how local food makes its way to school cafeterias! ➡️ katu.com/amnw/am-nort...

⏳ Just 5 days left to apply! Get paid to teach kids how to grow, cook, and enjoy nourishing food as a 2025-26 FoodCorps AmeriCorps member! Receive a $33,000 stipend, get health insurance, and join a network of 1,500+ alumni. Apply by March 3 at foodcorps.org/apply

🚨 ACTION ALERT! Congress is debating changes to the Community Eligibility Provision that could take #schoolmeals away from millions of kids. CEP helps schools feed all kids, improving attendance & academic success. Act now! Tell your representatives to protect school meals: p2a.co/XVbUuYs

Great news for Arkansas students!✨ Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed SB59, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, providing all students breakfast before the school day. 🍎 Read about it here ➡️ www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/s...

Excited to share our newest Annual Report! Highlights of our 2023-2024 impact: 🥕 162 AmeriCorps members reached 500,000+ kids 🌱 19,776 lessons 🍴 14,075 taste tests 📣 22 advocacy events See more ➡️ foodcorps.org/2024-annual-...

Food is also education. Let’s treat school meals like the powerful learning tool they are. 🍽

Raise your hand if your school lunch changed your life ✋ For too many kids, school meals aren’t just a break — they’re one of their most reliable sources of nourishment.

Exciting school food news from Alaska! 🍎 Yesterday, Rep. Maxine Dibert (Fairbanks) introduced House Bill 12 to fund free breakfast and lunch for all students who need it. Free school meals boost academic success and health outcomes. Follow us to stay informed on school food policy updates!

Popping in to remind you that all kids deserve free, nourishing school meals.

Big News in Washington! 🥗 Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2025–2027 budget includes funding for a Healthy School Meals for All program, providing free breakfast and lunch to every student statewide! #SchoolNutrition #SchoolMeals www.seattleschild.com/ferguson-bud...

Big News in New York! 🍎 Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing funding for universal school meals that would ensure 2.7 million students have access to free, healthy school meals at school. We’re excited to see NY making moves toward healthy and free school meals! spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

Plant your future with @FoodCorps! Interested in a career in sustainability, nutrition, or education? Apply by March 3 to get paid for a full year of teaching kids to grow, cook, and love nourishing foods. foodcorps.org/apply

Hey Bluesky! 👋 We're FoodCorps, and our vision is that by 2030, every child—regardless of their family's income— has access to food education and free, nourishing school meals.🍎 Join us as we share stories, exciting updates, and ways YOU can help make this vision a reality! 💚