CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service provided $4,500,140.90 to the Tennessee Department of Education for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA #10.582) from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides funding to assist states in offering free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary school children attending schools with high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.

Through sub-awards, the Tennessee Department of Education distributed funding to 46 local educational agencies and organizations across the state to implement the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program in individual schools and districts. Notable sub-awardees included Shelby County Schools ($500,000), Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools ($450,000), Knox County Schools ($350,000), and Hamilton County Department of Education ($300,000). The sub-awards supported providing free fresh produce to help improve children's nutrition, while introducing them to healthy and nutritious options.