OSSE’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as a healthy snack option to all elementary school children in participating schools. The FFVP encourages nutrition education and community partnership, with the goal of introducing healthy, local practices at an early age that may lead to life-long healthy eating habits.

OSSE FFVP Tools

• 2023-24 FFVP Presentation [ Webinar | Slides ]
• Allowable/Non-allowable Expenditures
• DC USDA Waiver Request
• Equipment Justification Form
• Self-guided FFVP Boot Camp
• FFVP Claim Requirements and Due Dates
• Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

• Fruit and Vegetables Market News
• USDA Team Nutrition Resources
• Best Practices: Handling Fresh Produce in Schools
• Storage 101
• Ensuring Traceability of Fresh Produce
• Agriculture in the Classroom
• FFVP Handbook for Schools

How to Apply

School Food Authorities (SFAs) can apply for the FFVP through Orchard. Orchard is OSSE’s web-based solution that supports online submission of federal Child Nutrition Program applications.

For additional resources, please visit our Training & Resources Page.