The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federally assisted grant program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day to students participating in eligible schools. To be eligible for the program, the school must have a free and reduced rate of at least 50%; they must be an elementary school (grades PreK through 6th); they must agree to serve the fresh fruits or vegetables outside of any other child nutrition program (School Lunch, Breakfast, or Afterschool Snack Program); and they must complete an annual application.
The goal of the FFVP is to improve children’s overall diet and create healthier eating habits to impact their present and future health.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2018-2019 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program School of the Year Award. Click here for information on how to nominate a FFVP school for this award.
- About Us
- The 2018-2019 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Application period closed on Friday, March 30, 2018. Check back in January 2019 for information on applying for the 2019-2020 school year.
- FFVP Schools
- FFVP School of the Year Award
- FFVP Training Materials and Forms
- Handbook
- National FFVP Toolkit
- Resources
- USDA Policies
For additional information regarding FFVP, please contact Allie Caito-Sipe at acaito@doe.in.gov.
