FFVP
Free fresh fruits and vegetables are offered as snacks outside of the Breakfast and Lunch meal service, in classrooms, during the school day.
The goals of the program are:
- introduce an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables
- encourage children to try new & different produce that they might not otherwise experience
- increase interest in & consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce
- foster healthier school environments
- elevate childhood nutrition education
- educate children on the roles of fruits & vegetables in a healthy diet
- provide students with a better understanding of where the produce comes from
- offer instruction on cooking with fresh produce
- promote the benefits of physical activity and healthy weight maintenance
Baltimore County Public Schools has 51 FFVP schools for School Year 2025-2026. See the list of approved schools below.
Participating FFVP Schools
Letter to Families - FFVP Family Letter
USDA Overview of FFVP
1 Minute Video - Introduction to the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program