CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Arizona Department of Education $5.050658 million on October 1, 2025, under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

The program provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools in Arizona with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. The Arizona Department of Education selects participating schools based on their free and reduced-price meal eligibility percentages and enters into agreements with school food authorities to operate the program according to federal requirements. Participating schools must be currently enrolled in the National School Lunch Program, serve fresh produce free to all enrolled children, publicize availability, and obtain documented support from the school food manager, principal, and district superintendent.

The Arizona Department of Education passed through sub-awards to 28 school districts and one charter school across Arizona, each responsible for running the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program according to federal guidelines. Sub-recipients include Creighton School District #14, Tolleson Elementary School District 17, Alhambra Elementary School District, Washington Elementary School District #6, Laveen School District 59, Tempe Elementary School District, Isaac Elementary District, Cartwright School District 83, Baboquivari Unified School District #40, Scottsdale Unified School District 48, Avondale Elementary District, Humboldt Unified School District 22, Fit Kids Inc., Roosevelt School District, Kayenta Unified Schools, Chinle Unified School District #24, Phoenix Elementary School District 1, Balsz School District, Sunnyside Unified School District 12, Chandler Unified School District, Flowing Wells Unified School District #8, Pan-American Elementary Charter School, and Tucson Unified School District, with performance and administrative oversight in Arizona.