The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) at the national level.  

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  

Application  

The 2011-2012 FFVP application is now closed.  Congratulations to our 2011-2012 awardees! 

Participating Schools  

• 2011-2012 Participating Schools  

Training   

• Training Manual  
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 2011-2012 PowerPoint 

Program Operation Forms  

• Justification for Large Purchase Equipment 
• Production Record 
• Reimbursement Form 
• School Food Authority Site Monitoring Form 
• Security Authorization Form 
• Informal Procurement Form 

Program Promotion  

     Selected schools shall widely publicize within the school the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables under the program. 

• Sample Brochures, Fliers, and Ideas
  • Family Brochure - Indiana(PDF)
  • FFVP Promotional Ideas - Indiana(PDF)
  • Parent Flier - Texas(PDF)
  • Staff Brochure - Indiana(PDF)

Menus and Produce Information 

• 100 Fruits and Veggies - Texas(PDF) 
• Menuing Fun Facts - Florida(PDF) 
• Monthly Events Calendar(PDF) 
• Nutrition Nibbles - Florida(PDF) 
• Produce Checklist(PDF) 
• Produce Facts Booklet - Florida(PDF) 
• Sample Blank Menu with Graphics(Word) 
• Sample Menu - Blank Wisconsin(Word) 
• Sample Menu - Florida(PDF) 
• Sample Menu - Wisconsin(Word) 

Nutrition Education  

• Michigan Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Education Resources  
• Coloring Pages(ZIP)
• Fun and Games
  • Chatterbox Sample(PDF)
  • Chatterbox Template(PDF)
  • F and V Songs - Florida(PDF)
  • FFVP Songs - Wisconsin(PDF)
  • Jokes(PDF)
• Grade Specific Curricula(ZIP)
• Produce Information and Lists
  • 100 Fruits and Veggies - Texas(PDF)
  • Nutrition Nibbles - Florida(PDF)
  • Produce Facts Booklet - Florida(PDF)

Claim Process   

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Claim Instructions  
• 2011-2012 Important Dates for Budgets and Claims 

Guidance   

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Handbook  
• USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program   
• Fruits and Vegetables Galore