Oskaloosa Elementary Awarded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant

An Oskaloosa Community School District Press Release

Oskaloosa Elementary School has been selected as a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) school. The FFVP provides all enrolled children in participating schools with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. The school district has been awarded a grant of $46,350 to provide a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable options to help promote healthy snacking.

The goal of the program 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

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program introduces school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. We are excited to start this program in the fall and provide a variety of healthy snacks for our students to try out!