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Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP)

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Description

Provides fresh and dried fruits and fresh vegetables throughout the school day in one or more areas chosen by the school. Participating schools are required to publicize the availability of the fresh fruit, dried fruits and fresh vegetables to the student body.
Teaches students about the importance of good nutrition, including eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
Operates in 25 schools in each of eight States (Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio) and in 25 schools among three tribal organizations: Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, Gila River Pima Community and the Tohona O’odham Community in Arizona, and Zuni in New Mexico.
In 2005, President George W. Bush signed Public Law 107-171, adding Utah, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Idaho to the existing FFVP.

Background

The program was initiated as a pilot by Public Law 107-171, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The law authorized a Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program in four States and one Indian Tribal Organization (ITO). The purpose of the pilot was to learn how consuming more fruits and vegetables affects children’s other eating behaviors (e.g., snack choices and participation in school meals programs).
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 made the program permanent in the four pilot States and one ITO and added four more States and two ITOs with a total authorized funding of $9 million per year. The six States added in 2005 are funded at $6 million until June 30, 2007 (or until funds expended).

Participants

188,970 people participated in FY 2006.
Authorized States select schools for participation. Every child in the selected school is eligible to participate.

Budget

$9 million in FY 2006 and FY 2007 (est). [Note: 6 additional States were funded at $6 million in FY 2006, until funds expended.]

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 “School Meal Programs.”

 

Last modified: October 2007