Resource | Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Using DoD Fresh to Purchase Local Produce
The Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows schools to use their USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. The program, operated by DoD’s Defense Logistics Agency, began in SY 1994-95 as a pilot in eight states. As of 2013, schools in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam participate; schools are anticipated to receive more than $100 million worth of produce through the program during SY 2012-13.
06/13/2013
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2013-0004
Separation of Vegetables/Fruit in the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
The Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs final rule was published on Jan. 26, 2012. The final rule requires that fruits and vegetables be offered as separate meal components in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.
SP37-2012
01/18/2013