Description
The purpose of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is for elementary schools to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to students throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way to introduce fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. The FFVP also encourages schools to develop partnerships at the state and local level to support implementing and operating the program.
The goals of the FFVP are to create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices to
- expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience,
- increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption, and
- make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health.
Program Office
Office of Health and Nutrition
Eligible Applicants
Eligible elementary schools, including residential child care centers and private, parochial, and charter schools. See the application submission instructions for more information on eligibility.
Funding Detail
$50 per student
Project Term
July 1, 2019—June 30, 2020
Application Due Date
April 5, 2019
Technical Assistance Session
The Office of Health and Nutrition provided a pre-application technical assistance sesssion for this subgrant program on March 22, 2019. Please contact Diane Gillie for information about this recording.
Contact
Diane Gillie
dgillie@ed.sc.gov
803-734-8193
Documents
Application Submission Instructions (DOCX, 1.71 mb - 1/30/19)
Online Application
Program Web Page
Office of Health and Nutrition
