DCPS participates in the FFVP program as a opportunity to encourage students to try new fruits and vegetables
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides a variety of free, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to children at eligible elementary schools. A USDA study found that FFVP students eat more fruits and vegetables than students who do not participate in the program. Schools deliver FFVP snacks along with bite-sized nutrition lessons. This encourages children to try new foods, learn about seasonal produce, and set healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
FFVP also encourages schools to work with partners at the state and local level to support the program. Since the program began in 2008, public and private partnerships have contributed to program success and offering healthier snacks in schools.
With this program, we are able to offer students fresh fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, pineapple, kiwi, cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and the list goes on.