CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

This $2,482,471.64 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service will support the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) in North Dakota through September 30, 2022. Awarded to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction on October 1, 2021, this funding will provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. Specifically, sub-awards totaling the $2.48M amount will deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to 17 individual school districts and schools across North Dakota, including Valley City Public School, Bismarck Public School District, and West Fargo Public Schools. The grant aims to assist states in increasing children's access to healthy snacks as part of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.