The Maryland State Department of Education received a $4.29 million Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service on October 1, 2021 to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary school children through September 30, 2022.
Under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA #10.582), the grantee will assist Maryland elementary schools with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. The aim is to improve children's access to fresh produce by providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to students. As the direct recipient of funding, the Maryland State Department of Education will oversee service delivery and ensure the sub-awardee, individual elementary schools across the state, receive support to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to children throughout the performance period.
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