Programs

FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROGRAM (FFVP)

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides children in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. The program is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthful snack options, and is seen as an important catalyst for change in efforts to combat childhood obesity by helping children learn more healthful eating habits. The FFVP introduces school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to sample.The FFVP also encourages schools to develop partnerships at the state and local level for support in implementing and operating the program.
Source: CDE Office of School Nutrition

BREAKFAST PROGRAMS

We all know that hungry children have a more difficult time doing their best work in the classroom. That’s why Jeffco Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) wants to encourage all students to begin their school day with a nutritious, great-tasting breakfast.

School breakfast makes good sense – it provides ¼ of your child’s nutritional needs, meets Dietary Guidelines recommendations, and offers children a chance to eat breakfast with their friends. Additionally, with the passage of Healthy School Meals for All, all students enrolled in a Jefferson County Public School site that participates in the School Breakfast Program may participate in breakfast at no cost (where breakfast is served).

Thank you for helping us make sure that all of our students start the school day alert, well-nourished and ready to learn. Whether joining us for breakfast or one of our delicious lunch meals, the Jeffco FNS Team wants to say “Thank You” for the opportunity to provide meals to your students. We look forward to serving them this school year!

AFTERSCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM (ASP)

The intent of the Afterschool Snack Program is to assist schools that operate organized programs of care, which include education and enrichment activities known to help reduce or prevent children’s involvement in juvenile crime or other high risk behavior, by providing snacks. Eligible programs serving snacks to children that meet USDA requirements may be claimed for reimbursement.
Source: CDE Office of School Nutrition

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP)

​The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children 18 years and younger during the summer or other continuous school calendar vacation programs. Free meals are provided to all children at approved SFSP sites in areas with significant concentrations of low-income children. SFSP sponsoring organizations are operated by public and private nonprofit school food authorities, public or private, nonprofit residential and nonresidential camps, local, municipal, county or state governments, public or private colleges or universities participating in the National Youth Sports Program and private, nonprofit organizations.

Source: CDE Office of School Nutrition