posted June 29, 2009
Blue Springs Elementary School will offer free fruits and vegetables to
students this school year due to a federal grant, Rep. Eric Watson said.
The Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
program aims to increase student consumption of fresh or fruits and vegetables.
Rep. Watson said, "Providing our students with nutritious meal options is a great way to instill healthy
eating habits at an early age.
"I'm excited that our school chose to participate and continue supporting the children of our district."
Gov. Phil Bredesen said, "I applaud each of these schools for continuing to find new ways to provide healthy
"Our schools continue to do more to
encourage healthy habits in our children through school nutrition programs and coordinated school health partnerships in every district and these grants will enhance that effort."
The grants are provided through the United States Department of Agriculture. Schools submitted applications to be considered and were selected based on factors such as
staff commitment, efficient use of resources and innovative promotional efforts. Schools with the greatest percentage economically disadvantaged students were given the highest level of consideration.
The grant will allow schools to provide approved fruits and vegetables at no charge to students during the school day. For example, fruits and vegetables must be fresh, not canned or frozen, or vacuum packed.
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