Description

	Provides free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day in elementary schools. Participating schools are required to publicize the availability of the Program to the student body.
	Teaches students about the importance of good nutrition and promotes the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables.
	Operates nationwide in selected schools with a high proportion of low-income students.
	Provides State Agencies a specific level of funding and allows them to select schools that meet criteria based on poverty indicators.

Background

The original FFVP started as a pilot program in 2002 in four States (25 schools each) and selected schools in one Indian Tribal Organization. It became a permanent program in limited states in 2004 and was expanded to all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in 2008.

Participants

	183,299 students participated in FY 2007.
	Authorized States select schools with a high proportion of low-income students (at least 50 percent free and reduced price participation). Every child in the selected school is eligible to participate.

Budget

	Per-student funding of $50.00 to $75.00.
	$9 million in FY 2006 and FY 2007 [Note: 6 additional States were given one-time funding at $6 million in FY 2006, until funds expended] $18.9 million in FY 2008. (includes October 2007 allocation and January 2008 Consolidated Appropriations allocation for program expansion)  $165 million in FY 2009 ($40.0 million in October 2008 for SY 2008-2009 and $65 million in July 2009 for SY 2009-2010)

Contact Information

For complete information, contact your State agency that administers the FFVP. View Agency listings at www.fns.usda.gov/cnd, select “Contact Us,” then “Child Nutrition Programs.” Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP).

Last modified: January 2009