Office for Food and Nutrition ProgramsMassachusetts Schools Awarded $2,256,281 for 2010-2011 USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)Twenty-three Massachusetts school districts have been awarded $2,256,281 as part of the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) to provide support to elementary schools with 50% or more of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The program is designed to expand fruit and vegetable consumption outside school meal service. Individual school awards range from of $9,225 to $54,896. Nutrition personnel in these 75 schools will work with staff and administration to increase access for over 32,800 students to fresh fruits and vegetables by offering fruits and vegetables during the school day, promoting sound health and nutrition, and thus contribute to reducing overweight and obesity. | RECIPIENT | AMOUNT |
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| Boston Public Schools | $482,808 | | Cambridge Public Schools | $94,270 | | Chicopee Public Schools | $57,600 | | Fall River Public Schools | $255,944 | | Fitchburg Public Schools | $60,310 | | Lawrence Public Schools | $110,500 | | Lowell Public Schools | $34,920 | | New Bedford Public Schools | $9,225 | | North Adams Public Schools | $40,320 | | Orange Public Schools | $57,825 | | Pittsfield Public Schools | $45,190 | | Randolph Public Schools | $26,280 | | Quaboag Regional Schools | $40,575 | | Quincy Public Schools | $36,400 | | Salem Public Schools | $113,025 | | Somerville Public Schools | $59,250 | | Springfield Public Schools | $222,751 | | Waltham | $37,330 | | Wareham Public Schools | $42,900 | | Webster | $32,500 | | Worcester Public Schools | $299,550 | | Worcester (Abby Kelly Foster School) | $46,800 | | Worcester (Seven Hills Charter Public School) | $50,008 |
For more information contact: Rita Brennan Olson 781-338-6481.
Last Updated: September 9, 2010
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