FoodCorps Recruiting First Class of Members

The brand new national service program, FoodCorps, is currently recruiting its first class of service members. The 80 men and women of at least 18 years of age who are selected will dedicate one year of full-time public service in school food systems helping to source healthful local food for school cafeterias, expanding nutrition education programs, and building and tending school gardens. The inaugural term of service begins Aug. 15, 2011 and ends August 14. 2012. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2011.