CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida $10.515 million on October 1, 2025, under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) to distribute 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 funds sub-awards to 24 school districts and one charter school across Florida, each receiving FFVP allocations to supply fresh produce to eligible elementary schools within their jurisdictions. Sub-recipients include Miami-Dade County Public Schools, School Board of Palm Beach County, School Board of Orange County Florida, School District of Collier County Florida, School Board of Alachua County, ST Lucie West Centennial High School (Navy JROTC), School Board of Sarasota County, School District of Leon County, School Board of Martin County, School Board of Volusia County Florida, Union County District School Board, School Board of Desoto County, Hillsborough County School District, School Board of Highlands County, School Board of Marion County Florida, School Board of Brevard County, Gadsden County School Board, Santa Rosa County School District, School Board of Madison County, Duval County School Board, and Global Leadership Academy Inc., among others. Sub-award dates span from March 2026 through July 2026.

Place of performance is Florida. The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program operates through federal-state agreements whereby the state agency selects schools and enters agreements with school food authorities to serve fresh fruits and vegetables free to all enrolled children during the school day.