The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $3,848,189 Project Grant under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) to the Louisiana Department of Administration's Division of Education, doing business as the Louisiana Department of Education. This grant aims to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible elementary schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program.
The grant funds will be used to procure, distribute, and serve fresh produce to eligible schools across Louisiana, while also providing associated nutrition education services. The Louisiana Department of Education plans to distribute sub-awards to local school districts, such as the Avoyelles Parish School Board, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, and Ouachita Parish School Board, to implement the food and nutrition program for Louisiana children. These sub-awards will support efforts to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, promote healthy eating habits, and improve overall nutrition and diet quality in elementary school settings.
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