Fruit and Vegetable Opportunities at the Arizona Department of Education Jessica Creed-Capsel Director of Food Distribution, DOD Fresh Produce, Farm to School, and School Gardens (602) 542-8781 or Jessica.Creed-Capsel@azed.gov Objective To educate you on the programs available through the ADE that can help bring fruits and vegetables into Arizona schools Welcome! • USDA Foods • DOD Fresh Produce • FFVP • Farm to School USDA Foods • Participants of the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs • Makes up 15-25% of school lunch • Protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables (fresh, canned, and frozen, dried) – 180 different items USDA Foods Fruits and Vegetables • Over $326 million in 2010 • Canned fruit – always extra light sucrose; unsweetened applesauce • Canned vegetables – 140mg of sodium or less • Fresh options available • New items for 2011-12 ** Dried fruit mix, figs, fresh apples USDA Foods • Schools purchase these foods using USDA entitlement dollars, not out-of-pocket dollars • Program is customer driven • Arizona received $26 million in USDA Foods entitlement for school year 2011-12 – – – – 25% Fruits and Vegetables 22% Beef 11% Chicken 22% Cheese USDA Foods in Arizona Arizona’s USDA Foods for school year 2011-12 – Vegetables: carrots, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, peas, corn, tomatoes/tomato sauce, black-eyed peas, salsa • Beans: green, turtle, pinto, kidney, garbanzo, refried – Fruits: apples, oranges, cherries, blueberries, strawberries, apricots, peaches, pears, fruit mix, figs, raisins Arizona Nutrition Network & USDA Foods • Promote the use of USDA Foods in the schools you work with • Provide nutrition education around the types of fruits and vegetables the school receives via USDA Foods • Encourage schools to choose the healthiest USDA Foods Department of Defense Fresh Produce Program Overview – 1993 – piloted in eight states ($3.2 million) – Partnership between DOD Troop Support & USDA – Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 sets aside $50 million/year to support the program in all participating states including US territories Fruit on Cart Recess Snack Apple Lesson at Gila Crossing Cutting Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Enjoying the Produce Produce Bar Fruit Salad in Somerton Nutrition Lesson Strawberries & Raspberries for a Tea Party theme Table is Set Mixed Vegetable Cup Cucumber Classroom Snack Arizona Farm to School • New venture for Arizona • Creating partnerships with agricultural agencies (AZ Dept of Ag, Farm Bureau, Cooperative Ext, Arizona farmers) • Partnering with DOD vendor, Stern, to offer local produce to DOD participants Questions? DOD Fresh Produce Program vs Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program DOD Fresh Produce Program Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Entitlement “A” funds Grant Bills sent from vendor to DOD who then pays the bill You pay the bill and submit a claim for reimbursement to ADE (USDA funds) All fruits and vegetables purchased are to be used in the school breakfast, lunch or snack programs All fruits and vegetables purchased must be served OUTSIDE of the school breakfast, lunch or snack program At this time, once enrolled your participation continues; is not based on Free and Reduced % Must apply each year; based on Free and Reduced % [...]... (cont.) • What cannot be served? • Processed or preserved fruits and vegetables (canned, frozen, dried or vacuum packed) • Dip for fruit • Fruit leather • Jellied fruit • Purchased freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juice • Smoothies • Trail mix and nuts • Cottage cheese • Fruit and veggie pizzas Program Regulations (cont.) • Who can have fruits and vegetables? • Students who normally attend your... Education • Not required, but recommended • Nutrition Education materials are not reimbursable • ADE has partnered with Arizona Nutrition Network for materials Joseph City Produce Cart Fruit on Cart Recess Snack Apple Lesson at Gila Crossing Cutting Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Enjoying the Produce Produce Bar Fruit Salad in Somerton Nutrition Lesson ... 22, 2008 • Amended NSLA by adding Section 19, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program • National program in 50 states • $49.9 million for the 2008-2009 school year Program Goals • Goals of FFVP • Create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices • Expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience • Increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption • Make a difference...DOD Program Overview USDA Entitlement Dollars • Used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables • Supplement where USDA Foods cannot provide fresh • All American grown produce •Purchase through a single distributor • Stern Produce - Sign a long term contract with the DOD Troop... • USDA requires states to allocate $50-$75 per student, per school • Arizona allocated $52.67 per student • Reimbursement program – Use it or lose it Program Regulations • What can be served? • Fresh fruits • Fresh vegetables • Encourage children to enjoy produce in their natural state Program Regulations (cont.) • What can be served in limited amounts? • Vegetable dips (low-fat or fat free, yogurt... 2010-11 received $1.35 million (32 schools) – End of year balance was $0.25 • 2011-12 received $2.5 million (50+ schools) Entitlements range from $700 - $250,000 Benefits of DOD Fresh Produce • Offer fresh fruits and vegetables for school lunches/breakfast • Receive weekly deliveries of only the amounts ordered • Door-to-Door delivery direct to warehouse, kitchen, or school sites • Schools purchase these... - 8) • Head Start children • Split session kindergarten classes • School staff and parents if they are consuming with the students demonstrating behavior Program Regulations (cont.) • Who cannot have fruits and vegetables? • Community members • Parents if students are not involved • School staff eating the produce alone Program Regulations (cont.) • When can you serve? • Only during the school day... USDA entitlement dollars, not out-of-pocket dollars • Local produce options How to get on the program • Participate in the National School Lunch Program • Participate in the USDA Foods Program • Contact ADE s Food Distribution team – Open enrollment – No minimum Free/Reduced % – Must have available entitlement – Must spend your money! Arizona Nutrition Network & DOD Fresh Produce Program • Promote the ... • Processed or preserved fruits and vegetables (canned, frozen, dried or vacuum packed) • Dip for fruit • Fruit leather • Jellied fruit • Purchased freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juice •... Protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables (fresh, canned, and frozen, dried) – 180 different items USDA Foods Fruits and Vegetables • Over $326 million in 2010 • Canned fruit – always extra... vegetable juice • Smoothies • Trail mix and nuts • Cottage cheese • Fruit and veggie pizzas Program Regulations (cont.) • Who can have fruits and vegetables? • Students who normally attend your school