The
Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows
schools to use
USDA Foods
entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. The program is operated by the
Defense Logistics Agency at the Department of Defense. In school year (SY)
1994-1995, the program began as a pilot in eight states; $3.2 million of
produce was delivered to schools. Today, schools in 46 states, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam
participate in the program, with more than $100 million in anticipated
purchases during SY 2012-2013. DoD Fresh allocations may be changed
throughout the year and USDA does not impose a cap on the amount of
entitlement used through this program.
Last Modified:
02/13/2013
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