Grants to Kentucky elementary schools to purchase fresh produce for the benefit of students throughout the state. Funding is intended to increase the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits by students in schools with high free and reduced lunch enrollment. The produce will be offered at no cost throughout the school day at times outside the regular meal service periods.

The Goal of the FFVP is to create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices:

• Expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience
• Increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption
• Make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health

This program is seen as an important catalyst for change in efforts to combat childhood obesity by helping children learn more healthful eating habits.   The FFVP introduces school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to sample.

Allowable Uses of Funds:

• Funds are to be used primarily to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables to be made available at no charge to students. A small percentage of funds may be used for operating and administrative costs incurred, such as labor costs, the preparation and distribution of fruits and vegetables, small equipment, and renewable supplies.