Source: Chester Community CS
Source: Chester Community CS
Chester Community CS issued the following announcement on Aug. 5.
Great news! CCCS was awarded a total of $202,215 in PA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grants under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! This grant allows us to teach our scholars the importance of healthy eating by introducing them to fresh produce they can incorporate into their daily lives.
From the Department of Education website:
The United States Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides students with a fresh fruit or vegetable snack at school during the school day to increase their consumption of healthy foods, exposure to a variety of fruits and vegetables and promote a healthier school environment. The 2008 Farm Bill expanded the program which was previously only available to 25 schools in Pennsylvania. The number of schools selected each year is based upon federal funding. Participation is limited to elementary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program with free and reduced eligibility rates at or above 50%. The FFVP is administered at the state level by The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the same agency that administers the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
We look forward to administering this program to our scholars once again this school year!
Original source can be found here.
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