Mississippi is one of the original states to participate in USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides funds for schools to provide free […]

Child Nutrition Scott Clements State Director 601-576-4990 sclements@mdek12.org Charles Crawford Deputy Director 601-576-4991 ccrawford@mdek12.org Gwenyth O’Quine Director of Contracts and Grants 601-576-4992 goquine@mdek12.org Betsy Pennington Lead Nutritionist 601-576-4987 bpennington@mdek12.org Kegila […]

One important goal of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) is to ensure that children have access to the nutrition they need to grow into healthy adults. The […]

The National School Lunch Program offers cash reimbursement to help schools serve snacks to children in afterschool activities aimed at promoting the health and well being of children and youth […]