CNP fresh fruits and vegitables

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $5.180709 million to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (Washington State Department of Education) on October 1, 2025, under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582), with performance through September 30, 2026. The award supports the provision of free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program, introducing students to fresh produce varieties and promoting nutrition education in school environments across Washington state.

The recipient administers the program statewide and passes funding through to 31 school districts across Washington as sub-recipients, including Wapato Public Schools, Aberdeen School District, Tukwila School District, Mead School District 354, Renton School District 403, Longview School District (School District #122 Cowlitz County), Toppenish School District #202, Grandview School District #200, East Valley School District No. 361, Federal Way Public Schools, Hoquiam School District 28, Central Valley School District 356, Mount Vernon School District, Kelso School District #458, Moses Lake School District #161, Shelton School District 309, Highline Public Schools, Kent School District, Sunnyside School District, West Valley School District, Vancouver School District 37, Spokane School District 81, Mount Baker School District 507, Pasco School District 1, Auburn School District, Everett School District 2, Wahluke School District 73, Clarkston School District, and Prosser School District. Each sub-recipient provides reimbursement and administrative support for the child nutrition program. One sub-award to Prosser Consolidated School District #116 is dated September 1, 2025; all others are dated October 1, 2025. Place of performance is Washington.