CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the West Virginia Department of Education $3.039 million on October 1, 2025, under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary school children through September 30, 2027.

The program targets elementary schools in West Virginia with the highest percentages of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. Participating schools serve fresh produce free to all enrolled children during the school day, introduce students to new fruit and vegetable varieties, and increase consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce. Schools must have written support from the school food manager, principal, and district superintendent to participate. The West Virginia Department of Education, as the state agency recipient, selects eligible schools based on free and reduced-price meal eligibility percentages and enters into agreements with school food authorities to implement the program according to federal requirements. Work is performed in West Virginia. This is a Project Grant with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.