Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

FoodCorps is creating a future in which every school is a healthy school, and every child is well-nourished and ready to learn. We believe that all children- regardless of race, class, or geography- have the right to healthy food. Serving alongside educators and community leaders, FoodCorps members partner with public schools to co-create a nourishing environment and positive food experiences for all students. Our AmeriCorps leaders deliver our program in high-need schools, focusing on:

Hands-On Lessons: They teach cooking, gardening and tasting since kids love foods they have grown and prepared themselves.

Healthy School Meals: They create a cafeteria that steers students towards the healthiest options and gets them excited to try new healthy foods.

A Schoolwide Culture of Health: They help the whole school community— everything from the teachers to the hallways to the bake sales—celebrate healthy food.

How to Help:

In partnership with Iowa State Extension and Outreach Local Food Team, eleven FoodCorps members serve Iowa communities in Davenport, Oelwein, Postville, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Des Moines. Community members, organizations, and local businesses are encouraged to connect with FoodCorps members for volunteer opportunities, farm to school resources, and information about the state's farm to school components of the SNAP-ed Pick a Better Snack program.

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