The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a grant to provide fruits and vegetables to students during the school day, aside from breakfast and lunch times. Maine schools have until Friday, March 30, to request applications to apply for the program. This program is only for grades PreK-8.
Schools have until April 12 to submit applications for consideration. Applications will be reviewed and scored based on federal and State of Maine requirements.
To request an application, contact Stephanie Clark, Child Nutrition Services, at stephanie.clark@maine.gov or 207-624-6842.
What a shame that this opportunity for healthful eating does not extend to our high school students.