School Nutrition Association Annual Conference July 2010 Bill Wagoner Food and Nutrition Service...

School Nutrition Association Annual ConferenceJuly 2010

Bill Wagoner Food and Nutrition Service

Child Nutrition Division School Programs Section

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

A Brief History Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ◦ Piloted in four states

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act 2004◦ Permanently authorized the program in

participating States◦ Added four states, two ITOs

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 ◦ Added six states


A Brief HistoryThe Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008

(PL 110-161)Nationwide to non-participating States Authorized FNS to reallocate recovered FFVP

fundsAuthorized 9.9 million

The Food Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (PL 110-234), the Farm BillNew Section 19 of the National School Lunch ActNew FFVP requirements beginning July 1, 2008


Free fresh fruits and vegetables Elementary schools in 50 States, DC, Guam,

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

The goals of the program are to:Create healthier school environmentsExpand the variety of fruits and vegetables Increase children’s fruit and vegetable

consumptionimpact children's present and future health

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Overview

Addendum to the Federal/State agency agreement Proper State/local agreements

Submit monthly claim for reimbursement

Schools submit annual application and widely publicize availability within the school

Per student funding range $50-$75

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Overview

Funding

July 1, 2008 -$40 millionJuly 1, 2009 - $65 millionJuly 1, 2010 - $101 millionJuly 1, 2011 - $150 millionJuly 1, 2012 and beyond - $150 million +

Based on previous year’s allocation as adjusted by annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)


States notified in late winter of funding level for upcoming school year.

Funding available in two allocations:JulyOctober

Expect Congress to make ¼ of SY funds available in July

States choose how much of their July allocation they want.

Remaining funds available in October

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramFunding Timeframes

State Agency:July Allocation: must be obligated by

September 30th October Allocation: must be obligated by the

following September 30th , within the fiscal year.

Schools:July Allocation: must be obligated by

September 30th October Allocation: must be obligated by

following June 30, end of the school year.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramFunding Timeframes

Schools :

Must be elementary levelMust represent the highest percentage of

students certified for free and reduced price benefits

Must participate in the NSLPMust complete annual application

FFVP School Selection Targeting and Outreach

Identify elementary schools with the highest percentage of free and reduced price students

Target and conduct outreach to these schools to bring them in the Program

Inform high need schools of their priority for participation in the FFVP


Actively work with these high priority schools and ensure they have every opportunity to participate in the Program

Assist schools with completing the applicationPer the law, Eligibility based on a high level of

need, not on a well written application


Example:$136,820 July allocation $547,281 October allocation $684,101 Total-$25,000 State Administrative funds$659,101 Available to schools

Range$659,101 / $50 = 13,182 students$659,101 / $75 = 8,788 students

Determining Number of Students/Schools

State agencies must:provide training on the FFVP

ensure FFVP operates according to statutory requirements and all guidance from FNS

ensure that claims for reimbursement are reviewed for appropriate expenditures

ensure FFVP schools are reviewed as part of any oversight or monitoring activity

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Monitoring and Oversight

SFAs should review their schools’ claims for reimbursement.

SFAs may use consolidated claim for reimbursement for their FFVP schools.


As part of general oversight of the Program:majority of funds for purchase of fresh

produce; labor costs should be kept lowStates may re-allocate funds between

participating schools but must stay within the $50-$75 per student range

must provide justification for equipment purchase

corrective action measures must be taken on inappropriate claims


Clarifies law’s requirements regarding targeting and outreach

Further clarifications to reflect frequently asked questions

Editorial changes

New manual will be posted by end of July

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Manual

Some of the clarifications include:RO & SA should be reviewing the FFVP as part of

their regular review cycles. FNS strongly encourages contact within the first year of operations with all schools.

SA administrative funds should be used to train SFA

Program can only be offered during the school day, not before or after school, or during summer school.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Manual

● Schools should offer FFVP as many times as possible during a week.

● Majority of funds must go towards purchase of fruits and vegetables, labor and other costs must be keep to a minimum.

● For purposes of the FFVP, “vacuum packaging” means removing air from sealed plastic bags and is permissible


Geographic Preference for the Procurement of Unprocessed Agricultural Products in the

Child Nutrition Programs SP-08-2010, November 13, 2009.

Applies within the requirements of the Program

Purchased produce must be fresh


Meal Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Must provide accommodations

Plan how this requirement applies to the FFVP within the constraints of a child’s medical requirements

Plan to use fresh fruits and vegetables


Meal Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

For example, providing texture modifications such as pureeing. Must be done within the constraints of a

child’s medical requirementsschools should start whenever possible with

fresh items, avoid pureeing canned or frozen fruits and

vegetables


Regulation in clearance within the Division

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramRegulation

STUDY OBJECTIVES:

Determine whether children increase consumption of fruits and vegetables and experience other dietary changes.

Describe program implementation; school partnerships; the types and sources of produce and the changes in school meal offerings or competitive foods.

Assess the role of additional factors—such as characteristics of schools selected for the program and the level of nutrition education.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Evaluation

STUDY METHODS:National sample of 6,144 students in 16 States

among 576 schools.

Regression discontinuity design comparing eligible participating schools with non-participating schools

Single wave of data collection using 24-hour dietary recalls, web-based surveys, and interviews.


STUDY STATUS:

Recruitment of States and schools has begun.

Data collection will begin during SY 2010-11 .


Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Toolkit

USDA Food and Nutrition Service FFVP Toolkit

FFVP Phase 1 Launch

Available Now on the FNS Public Website

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/ffvp/ffvpdefault.htm





Sections of the Toolkit


1) Webcasts

2) Fact Sheet

3) Templates

4) State and Local Resources

5) Photo Gallery

Web-Based Toolkit


Templates


State Resources


Thank You!

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