Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is an important tool in the USDA’s efforts to combat childhood obesity. The program has been successful in introducing elementary school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. This program is designed to further educate students on nutrition and the importance of fresh produce as part of a well-balanced diet. The goal of this program is to introduce students to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options while, at the same time, promoting a healthy and nutritious diet. Each week, classrooms in participating schools are delivered different fresh produce items. Students get the opportunity to taste the food while they watch an informational video or handout. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program has been implemented at all of the elementary schools in the district, with each school receiving a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables two to three times a week. Through this program, the Utica City School District hopes to not only broaden students' nutritional knowledge, but make a long-lasting positive impact on their health and well-being.
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM:
SEPTEMBER 2025
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September 9th: Carrot Coins
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September 11th: Grape Tomatoes
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September 16th: Granny Smith Apples
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September 18th: Blackberries
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September 23rd: Baby Cucumbers
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September 25th: Red Seedless Grapes
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September 30th: Radishes
OCTOBER 2025
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October 2nd: Cherry Tomatoes
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October 7th: Honey Crisp Apples
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October 9th: Honey Dew
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October 14th: Broccoli
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October 16th: Snow Peas
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October 21st: Carrot Coins
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October 23rd: Strawberries
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October 28th: Celery Sticks
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October 30th: Snap Peas
NOVEMBER 2025
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November 4th: Cantaloupe Cubes
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November 6th: Rainbow Carrots
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November 11th: Blood Oranges
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November 13th: Carrot & Radish Disks
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November 18th: Pineapple Chunks
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November 20th: Apples
DECEMBER 2025
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December 2nd: Cantaloupe
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December 4th: Blueberries
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December 9th: Baby Carrots
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December 11th: Grape Tomatoes
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December 16th: Granny Smith Apples
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December 18th: Blackberries
JANUARY 2026
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January 6th: Baby Cucumbers
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January 8th: Red Seedless Grapes
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January 13th: Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes
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January 15th: Honey Crisp Apples
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January 20th: Snow Peas
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January 22nd: Cantaloupe
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January 27th: Broccoli Florets
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January 29th: Carrot Sticks
FEBRUARY 2026
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February 3rd: Celery Sticks
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February 5th: Strawberries
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February 10th: Snap Peas
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February 12th: Honeydew Melon
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February 24th: Rainbow Carrots
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February 26th: Blood Oranges
MARCH 2026
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March 3th: Carrot & Radish Disks
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March 5th: Apple Slices
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March 10th: Red Grapes
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March 12th: Pineapple Chunks
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March 17th: Blueberries
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March 19th: Watermelon
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March 24th: Baby Carrots
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March 26th: Grape Tomatoes
APRIL 2026
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April 2nd: Granny Smith Apples
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April 7th: Blackberries
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April 9th: Baby Cucumbers
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April 14th: Red Seedless Grapes
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April 16th: Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes
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April 21st: Honeydew Melon
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April 23rd: Sliced Carrots
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April 28th: Apple Slices
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April 30th: Blueberries
MAY 2026
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May 5th: Snow Peas
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May 7th: Broccoli Florets
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May 12th: Blood Oranges
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May 14th: Grape Tomatoes
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May 19th: Strawberries
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May 21st: Celery
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May 26th: Snap Peas
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May 28th: Cantaloupe
JUNE 2026
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June 2nd: Watermelon
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June 4th: Carrot/Radish Disk
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June 9th: Grapes
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June 11th: Honeydew
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June 16th: Cantaloupe
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June 18th: Blackberries
Please click here for PDF version of the fresh fruit and vegetable schedule
