CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $2.629 million to the Wyoming Department of Education on October 1, 2025, under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. The award period runs through September 30, 2026, and funding is provided via a federal-state agreement. Performance occurs in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Department of Education passes funding to 17 sub-recipient school districts across the state, including Campbell County School District 1, Converse County School District 1, Crook County School District 1, Fremont County School Districts 1 and 25, Goshen County School District 1, Laramie County School Districts 1 and 2, Lincoln County School District 2, Natrona County School District 1, Park County School Districts 1 and 6, Sheridan County School Districts 1 and 2, Sweetwater County School District Number One, Teton County School District Number 1, and Washakie County School District 1. Sub-award distributions to these districts have occurred monthly from November 2025 through July 2026, with amounts varying by district and distribution date, enabling schools to purchase and distribute fresh produce to eligible students during the school day.