Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

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The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a grant opportunity for schools to provide children with fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day, at no cost to the children. The goal of the program is to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables among school-aged children, educate students about the benefits of fruits and vegetables, and expose them to new varieties. Teaching children healthful eating habits may help promote a healthy school environment, improve student health, and help combat childhood obesity.

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Applying to the FFVP

Elementary schools are selected for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program annually through a simple application process. Priority goes to schools with the highest free and reduced enrollment. Interested schools must submit a completed application by the defined deadline. View the current FFVP Grantee List (PDF).

FFVP applications are now closed for SY2020-2021. Applicants must:

Be an elementary school.
Begin FFVP operations at the start of the school year.
Participate in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program.
Have a 50%, or more, students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Preference will be given to those schools with the highest eligibility percentage.
1. To determine eligibility, SFAs must use the 2019 PK-12 Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility by School Data (XLS)

Prepare to Apply:

Market and promote the FFVP to eligible elementary schools
Gain support and buy-in from teachers, staff and principals and/or superintendents
Establish an implementation plan that includes service methods and frequency, integration of nutrition education, FFVP marketing and
promotion and overall program administration and monitoring