CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction $4.489 million for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) on October 1, 2025, through period of performance ending September 30, 2026.

The program provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools in Wisconsin with high percentages of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. DPI, as the state agency, selects participating elementary schools based on poverty thresholds and enters into agreements with school food authorities to operate the program according to federal requirements. Schools must be current NSLP participants, serve produce free to all enrolled children, and publicize fruit and vegetable availability.

DPI passed funding to 24 sub-recipients through sub-awards issued December 19, 2025. These included public school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Wisconsin Rapids, Janesville, Racine Unified, West Allis-West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Appleton Area, Wausau, Waukesha, Two Rivers, Oshkosh Area, Neenah Joint, Menasha Joint, Beloit, Eau Claire Area, Ashland), a charter school (Milwaukee Science Education Consortium), non-profit educational organizations (Seton Catholic Schools, ST. Augustine Preparatory Academy), and community-based organizations (St. Marcus Lutheran Church, United Community Center). Each sub-recipient operates the program at eligible elementary schools within their jurisdictions, serving fresh fruits and vegetables to children during the school day to introduce new produce varieties and increase consumption among elementary students.

Place of performance is Wisconsin.