The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program — more commonly referred to as FFVP — provides fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to students at elementary schools.

As part of the program, students receive:

• Nutrition education
• Fresh produce snacks two times per week

HISD Nutrition Services oversees this grant-funded program while providing nutrition education. Students will taste and learn about various fruits and vegetables throughout the school year.

FFVP EDUCATION

Nutrition education takes the form of fun, informative announcements. Other free campus-based educational activities will be made available to your school. These include:

• Chef demonstrations with tastings of the featured produce
• Dietitian-led nutrition activities regarding the featured produce or USDA’s MyPlate
• "Lunch & Learns" where staff come to provide excitement around the fruits and vegetables served at lunch

Dietitians are also available for special events, including open houses and other campus-based gatherings.

To request nutrition or culinary education at your school, please complete the Event Request Form