Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Resources

USDA FFVP Handbook - A guide for schools that includes rules and guidelines for how to operate the program
FFVP Online Services Manual - Instructions on how to submit claims and budget revisions
FFVP Claiming Breakdown Record - Use this tool to keep track of your costs in each budget category and ensure your budget is approvable.
- Tips for Using the Claiming Breakdown Record
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: The Basics - Webcast
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: The Basics - Handout
Important Dates
Employee Time Sheet
Equipment Justification Form
List of Allowable and Unallowable Costs
Parent Letter - This editable letter may be sent home to parents or posted on the school's website to spread the word about the FFVP.

FFVP & COVID-19

FFVP Waivers

The DPI School Nutrition Team has applied for and been granted the following waivers for serving virtual students during the 2020-21 SY. Please complete these surveys to let us know if you are utilizing either of the following flexibilities:

Alternate Serving Site Waiver allows elementary students enrolled at FFVP awarded schools to pick up the fruit/vegetable snack from other sites.
Parent or Guardian Pickup Waiver allows parents/guardians to pick up the fruit/vegetable snack for students enrolled in an FFVP awarded school.

The USDA has given the following nationwide flexibilities to the FFVP for serving virtual students:

Non-congregate Feeding Waiver allows FFVP schools to distribute the fruit/vegetable snack in a non-congregate manner, including pickup or home delivery.
Meal Time Flexibility Waiver allows FFVP schools to distribute the fruit/vegetable snack alongside other Child Nutrition Program meals.

Please see the "Other Programs" section of our COVID Q&A for more information on serving FFVP this year.