CN farm to school grant

This $218,182 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) will fund initiatives by United Charitable, a non-profit organization in Ashburn, Virginia, to improve access to local foods in child nutrition programs. The 24-month grant period runs from July 2024 through June 2026. Key activities will include procuring local agricultural products for school meals, developing school gardens, providing food system education, and strengthening supply chains between local producers and schools. The grant supports United Charitable's community-based efforts to address food insecurity, climate resilience, and ecological sustainability through initiatives such as establishing community orchards, conducting workshops, and creating replicable models for agricultural stewardship.