Stories of Impact

The work we do changes lives. These are a few real stories about the real impact of our partnerships.

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Seriously Fun Camp - Sophia
Seriously Fun Camp - organization

Seriously Fun Camp

SeriousFun camps and programs are made for kids just like Sophie and give them the confidence to get out of their comfort zone.

Detroit Cooks - Chef Kev
Detroit Cooks - organization

Detroit Cooks

Chef Kevin Frank is on a mission to make Detroit’s public school cafeterias “a national example of excellence.”

Food and Identity - Paloma
Food and Identity - organization

Food and Identity

FoodCorps alum Paloma Jones loves introducing students to new dishes and celebrating treasured familiar ones.

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Chef Nathan showing veggies to kids
Farm to School to Farm - organization

Farm to School to Farm

When kids learn how food is grown, they’ll try it at school, then ask for it at home.

Stephanie Lip in the kitchen
School Cooks are Rock Stars - organization

School Cooks are Rock Stars

FoodCorps alum Stephanie Lip has seen school cooks make magic for memorable school meals.

Child in the garden
Growing a Child’s Imagination - organization

Growing a Child’s Imagination

Healthy foods don’t just nurture the body, they spark the imagination.

FoodCorps - Warren DeShields and Jenny Reed, in front of Bridgeton School
Local Gets Even Localer - organization

Local Gets Even Localer

A school’s greenhouse fuels math and science learning, cooking classes, and cafeteria menus.

Maggie, instructing students in the greenhouse
Gardening Changes Everything - organization

Gardening Changes Everything

Students manage the stress of school reassignment by digging in the dirt.

Rachel has lunch with students
A Market for Local Food - organization

A Market for Local Food

An advocate works to connect family farms with school districts. It’s a win-win.

Clayton playing basketball with dad
Nothing is Off-Limits - organization

Nothing is Off-Limits

A wheelchair poses no obstacle for Clayton when he goes to camp.

Gabe and Angelica, relaxing
Where Kids Can Be Kids - organization

Where Kids Can Be Kids

Two siblings found their passions within a safe environment at camp.

Sarah and Akeem, standing with arms around each other
Taking Their Shot at Camp - organization

Taking Their Shot at Camp

Siblings Sarah and Akeem get to focus on friendships and fun activities instead of their illness.

Learning to Love Local Sharde
Learning to Love Local - organization

Learning to Love Local

Kids excited about collard greens, okra, and other favorites of Southern cuisine.

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