Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 266 elementary schools will receive $7 million in grant funding to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Local recipients include Brookwood ($69,230) and Keystone ($70,840) elementary schools, both part of Bristol Township School District.
“Healthy foods are essential to children’s growth, learning, development and wellbeing, and this funding will help more students access nutritious food while school is in session,” said Wolf. “The fresh fruits and vegetables offered through these grants will help students establish healthy eating habits, grow stronger, and stay focused and engaged in the classroom.”
