Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Objective

To assist States, through cash grants, in providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of children who receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program.

Who Can Apply

• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government

In order to be eligible to participate in the FFVP, the school must be a low-income public or nonprofit private elementary school, and must participate in the National School Lunch Program.

Who Benefits

• School District
• Teen (13-19)
• Young Child (4-9)

All elementary school children enrolled in schools participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program receive free fresh fruits and vegetables outside of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

CNDInternet@fns.usda.gov
703-305-2590