The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $2,981,151.86 Project Grant to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The grant funding will support the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of children who receive free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, as authorized by the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The State of Missouri is the parent organization of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which will directly oversee delivery of program services utilizing the federal funding.
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