This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582), will deliver $6,265,821.00 in funding to the Ohio Department of Education to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. The funding will be used to procure, distribute, and serve fresh produce to eligible schools across Ohio, as well as support associated nutrition education services. This one-year grant award, running from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, promote healthy eating habits, and improve overall nutrition and diet quality among elementary school students in economically disadvantaged communities throughout the state.
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