Salisbury: Nearly $55K secured to boost fresh produce for District 34 schools

Rep. Abigail Salisbury    August 12, 2024 | 12:01 PM

BRADDOCK, Aug. 12 – Students in the 34th Legislative District will enjoy more fresh produce during the school day thanks to $54,780 in new grants from the Department of Education, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today.

Salisbury, D-Allegheny, said the funding under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program includes $21,384 to Propel Braddock Hills Elementary School, $18,414 to Kelly Primary School in Wilkinsburg and $14,982 to Turner Intermediate School in Wilkinsburg.

“We know good nutrition is essential to brain development and also for boosting the cognitive and concentration skills kids need in the classroom,” Salisbury said. “With the new funding, our schools can add fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables during the school day to fuel learning while also teaching kids healthy eating lessons they can carry into the future.”

To be eligible, schools must participate in the National School Lunch Program. To give children from low-income families more opportunities to consume fresh produce on a regular basis, the FFVP prioritizes schools with the highest percentage of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals.

More information is available here: https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/education-details.aspx?newsid=1484#:~:text=Nearly%20%247.3%20million%20in%20grant,two%20years%20in%20a%20row.

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