Mississippi is one of the original states to participate in USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides funds for schools to provide free servings of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables throughout the day to Mississippi students. The FFVP shows children that fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy and tasty alternatives to snacks high in fat, sugar, or salt.

The goal of the FFVP is to:

• Create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices
• Expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience
• Increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption
• Make a difference in children's diets to impact their present and future health

If you have any questions about the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, contact Stephanie N. Robinson at 601-576-4994 or snrobinson@mde.k12.ms.us.