Sign on in support of the Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act!

[Erica Curry]

Greetings School Garden Advocates!

I'd like to flag the opportunity to sign on to support a food educator bill, the The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act. This act provides funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a pilot grant program to create food and nutrition education positions in rural, urban, and tribal schools. It emphasizes that food and nutrition educators play a critical role in schools by showing kids where their food comes from, how it grows, how to prepare it, and why it’s fun to try fruits and vegetables. Food and nutrition educators increase children’s acceptance and enjoyment of the nutritious, tasty meals they are offered in schools, setting them up to make healthy choices for life.

FoodCorps is accepting sign-ons from organizations (national, state and local) and school districts. We are seeking endorsements of the bill in anticipation of Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) offices reintroducing the bill mid-next week. The deadline to sign is EOB Tuesday, April 27, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Mamiko Vuillemin at FoodCorps mamiko.v...@foodcorps.org

You can sign on in support HERE. 

Thank you for your consideration!

Erica 

Erica Curry | FoodCorps| she/her—FoodCorps.org

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Dear valued FoodCorps partner:  Take Action: Endorse The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act We are writing to request your endorsement of the The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act, legislation that will be re-introduced in the Senate during the week of April 26th by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX). The Senators introduced the bill in the last Congress, and similar legislation was also introduced in the House by Representative Kendra Horn (D-OK). To add your organization to this sign-on letter, please complete this form. With an expected introduction during the week of April 26th, we are asking you to respond by EOB, Tuesday, April 27th.  As Congress moves toward Child Nutrition Reauthorization, legislation that will support the nutritional well-being of school children through food education and healthy school meals is critical. Key provisions of the Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act include: Provides funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a pilot grant program to create food and nutrition education positions in a range of rural, urban, and tribal schools.  Food and nutrition educators will implement evidence-based practices proven to maximize students’ consumption—and enjoyment—of healthy meals.  Priority will be given to schools in neighborhoods with high rates of childhood diet-related illnesses and schools in which 40 percent or more of students qualify for free or reduced price meals. Additionally, we request your support in keeping up the momentum by sharing this sign-on opportunity with your respective networks.  We are only accepting sign-ons from organizations (national, state and local) and school districts. Please reach out to Mamiko Vuillemin (mamiko.v...@foodcorps.org) or Annalise VanVranken (annalise....@foodcorps.org) with any questions.  Thank you for your continued support and considering this request to endorse this legislation! With gratitude,  Mamiko

Mamiko Vuillemin | FoodCorps

Sr. Manager of Policy and Advocacy | She/Her/Hers

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Erica Curry | FoodCorps | she/her — FoodCorps.org