The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federally assisted program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to children at eligible elementary schools during the school day. The goal of the FFVP is to introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables, to include new and different varieties, and to increase overall acceptance and consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce among children. The FFVP also encourages healthier school environments by promoting nutrition education. No FFVP programs will be offered at SASD during the 2022-2023 school year.
"Students at elementary schools participating in USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program consumed 15 percent more fruits and vegetables, based on an agriculture department study." Click here to read more.
VEGETABLES:
Broccoli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vsSTY-5mHE
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/broccoli-facts.html
Cauliflower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrz4ZL5ACQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BychJBkhKp4
Celery: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/celery-facts.html
Cherry tomatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvZvWSy4dsQ
Tomatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIbdVfeGopk
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/tomato-facts.html
Zucchini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxGDwy9t9WI
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/summer-squash-facts.html
Squash: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/winter-squash-facts.html
Radishes: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/radish-facts.html
Jicama: https://www.hy-veekidsfit.com/kidsfit-in-the-kitchen/edible-education/
Carrots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPCn_e8Jjo
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/carrot-facts.html
Peas: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/green-pea-facts.html
Cucumbers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB1QHHLIUkM
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/cucumber-facts.html
Bell pepper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe7NfeV24Js
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/pepper-facts.html
FRUITS:
Strawberries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR6dKXtMzUc
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/berry-facts.html
Blueberries: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-does-it-grow-blueberries
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/berry-facts.html
Mango: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L53l-vK9yyU
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/mango-facts.html
Pineapple: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/pineapple-facts.html
Grapes: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/grapes-facts.html
Pears: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/pear-facts.html
Oranges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmql-zeRJqM
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/orange-facts.html
Apples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmH0TRbeYY4
https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/apple-facts.html
Bananas: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/banana-facts.html
Watermelon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAqKjjkrlp0
Plums: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/plum-facts.html
Grapefruit: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/grapefruit-facts.html
Melon: https://www.pbs.org/video/valleys-gold-valleys-gold-ed-cantaloupe/
Kiwi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7UejA4c6Jo
Raspberries: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-does-it-grow-raspberries