The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides all children in participating schools with free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. The FFVP also encourages schools to develop partnerships at the state and local levels to support the implementation and operation of the program.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Division is accepting applications from elementary schools, with any combination of grades K-6, that want to participate in the FFVP for School Year (SY) 2026-2027.
To be considered for this program, each elementary school, with any combination of grades K-6, in the district must submit a completed application.
Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2026
Applications must be emailed to [email protected].
Application and Resources
- Memo: Funding Opportunity – Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program SY 2026-2027
- SY 2026-2027 FFVP Application
- USDA FFVP Handbook, Updated for Arkansas
- SP 25-2014 – USDA Policy Memo, School Food Authorities (SFAs) Purchasing from US Department of Defense (DoD) Vendors Using Section 4 and 11 or FFVP Funds.
- SP 33-2012 – USDA Policy Memo, FFVP Fees in FSMC Contracts
- SP 08-2011 – Teacher Modeling in the FFVP