FoodCorps Program Goes Live

Last May we brought you information about planning for an exciting new program to place Americorps volunteers in schools to assist with improving the food system.  Well, the planning is now done and they are ready to find host sites.  Here’s information on how to get involved from Civil Eats.

FoodCorps is a national AmeriCorps program in development that focuses on improving school food systems in high obesity, limited access rural and urban communities around the country. Service members will build and tend school gardens, conduct nutrition education, and facilitate Farm to School programming that brings local food into schools. The program aims to at once serve vulnerable children, improving access to healthy, affordable school meals, while also serving its service members by training a cadre of leaders for careers in food and agriculture. The first troop of FoodCorps members are planned to hit the ground in fall 2011.

So for all of you who have ever wanted to transform the tray, here’s your chance. FoodCorps is searching for vibrant, connected, and supportive host sites that will be instrumental to the success of the FoodCorps mission.

The open period for Letters of Inquiry from potential Host Sites closes on Friday, September 17th. Go here to learn more. Or join us on our monthly open conference call on Thursday, September 2 at 5:00 pm EST to ask questions about Host Site selection.

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Related posts:

1. FoodCorps Coming Soon to a School Near You
2. A Boost for Farm to School Program
3. After School Program: Spring Farm Hands

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