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Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Geraldine Lorenzana, RDN, SNS, Director
Nutrition Services
Phone: (626) 652-4984

The Nutrition Services department is supported by:
Bonnie Sandoval, Secretary
Phone: (626) 652-4082

 

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides students with a free fresh fruit or vegetable snack during the school day.

Funded by the USDA, the program is designed to introduce children to a variety of produce, increase their overall fruit and vegetable consumption, and support the development of healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.

FFVP Highlights

  • Three Times a Week: Students receive a fresh fruit and vegetable snack at recess, providing consistent exposure to a variety of produce.
  • Exciting Variety: Students enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables, including new and unusual options that help expand their tastes and preferences.
  • Learning Through Tasting: Each snack is accompanied by educational activities and lessons that help students understand nutrition, food origins, and the benefits of healthy eating.
  • Healthier School Culture: The program supports a culture of wellness and encourages healthy choices at school and at home.

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program goes beyond simply offering a snack—it’s a meaningful investment in our students’ health and education.

Through regular exposure to fresh produce, students are encouraged to make healthier choices and develop lifelong habits that promote overall well-being.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

 

 

 

 

  • USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

    In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint-filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027 [3 (PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to the USDA by:

    1. mail:

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410 Washington, D.C. 20250-941O;

    1. fax: 202-690-7442; or
    2. email: Program.lntake@usda.gov.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.