The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program helps eligible elementary schools provide fresh fruits and vegetables to children during the school year. Interested districts may apply to operate FFVP in the Colorado Nutrition Portal beginning Thursday, June 1.

Elementary schools qualify based on the following criteria:

• Participation in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.
• Have at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals based on the 2022-23 PK-12 free and reduced-price data.
• Operate FFVP for the entire school year.

View the FFVP webpage for additional information.