Programs - Child Nutrition
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is one way to provide healthy food to elementary school children. The level of funds provided to any one school depends on the demographics of schools that are selected to participate in the program. Federal guidelines allow funding based on a range of $50 to $75.
- FFVP Brochure to promote at open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other community events
- SY26 FFVP UpdatesVideo (9/9/2025)
- FY27 FFVP Awards
FFVP Program Forms
- Budgeting Calculator (Adapted from Kansas State Department of Education)
- Equipment Request Form
- On-Site FFVP Review FormWord
FFVP Program Resources
- FFVP Handbook for Schools link to USDA
- FVP Resources Link to USDA; provides resources to help build successful programs
- USDA FFVP Fact Sheet
- Editable FFVP Calendar Template
- Editable FFVP Fun Fact Sheet
- FFVP Informational Handout for Parent
- FFVP Morning Announcement Examples
- FFVP Sample Fun Fact Sheet
- FFVP Sample Menu
- FFVP Sample Parent LetterWord
- FFVP Sample Teacher LetterWord
- FFVP Word Searches
Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheets
Fruits and Veggies From A to Z Developed by New Jersey Dept of Agriculture
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Persimmons (pdf) |
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Kale (pdf) |
Contact
Stephanie Stambach
Child Nutrition Supervisor
Phone: 207-215-9437
Email: Stephanie.Stambach@maine.gov