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A Measurable Difference

FoodCorps programming directly improves the lives of students across the country and works to affect systems change at every level, from local schools to federal policy.

Our Impact

FoodCorps’ work is making a difference in kids’ relationship with food. Learn more about our corps, who we reach, and the impact we make every day. 

Since our first cohort of members in 2011:

19,776

lessons taught

&

14,075

food tastings led by corps members

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%

received taste tests of new foods

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%

received support for a school garden

School Programs

In the 241 schools that we partnered with in 2024-2025:

  • lessons taught

    17,808

    lessons taught

  • taste tests and promotions led by corps members

    14,031

    taste tests and promotions led by corps members

  • participants in family engagement activities

    21,301

    participants in family engagement activities

  • new menu items

    220

    new menu items

  • school programs supported

    217

    school programs supported

Leadership Development

Since our first cohort of members in 2011:

19,776

lessons taught

&

14,075

food tastings led by corps members

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%

received taste tests of new foods

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%

received support for a school garden

FoodCorps really helped me put my foot in the door into the world of school nutrition and farm to school! … I have gained mentors, learned to be a mentee to others, participated in thought-provoking conversations, and met like-minded individuals who share a commitment to improving school meals and the food experience for students.

—Janelle Manzano, MPH, CA '18

Impact

Policy & Advocacy

  • more students have access to free school meals

    11.5M

    more students have access to free school meals

  • messages to legislators supporting nourishing food in school

    22.8K

    messages to legislators supporting nourishing food in school

  • followers on social media

    172K

    followers on social media

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Impact

Stories of impact

FoodCorps Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Kindred Fellows

FoodCorps Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Kindred Fellows

Fellows will spend the year honing their school nutrition leadership skills.

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Ask an Alum: Taty Trujillo in New Mexico

Ask an Alum: Taty Trujillo in New Mexico

“There’s a place for you in this work.”

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Alumni Spotlight: Cady Molloy, School District Executive Chef

Alumni Spotlight: Cady Molloy, School District Executive Chef

How this alum coordinates nearly 40,000 school meals a day.

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6 Careers in Food That Make a Difference

6 Careers in Food That Make a Difference

From farming to food policy, there’s a food job for everyone.

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Fighting Hunger and Making Food Fun

Fighting Hunger and Making Food Fun

When food is abundant for all, it’s easier to try new foods.

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17 Children’s Books We Love All About Food

17 Children’s Books We Love All About Food

For the future farmer, chef, or foodie in your life.

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