Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will get federal funding to provide fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to students during the school day, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. 

The funds are being provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which aims to create healthier school environments by offering healthier food choices. It is being administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 

The funding has allocated $33,480 for Caln Elementary School, $23,760 for East Fallowfield Elementary School, $34,920 for Kings Highway Elementary School, $48,456 for Rainbow Elementary School, and $23,976 for Reeceville Elementary School. 

“Young people need food to learn and grow and this funding helps provide them with healthy and nutritious options, like fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Senator Carolyn Comitta, who serves on the State Senate Education Committee. “And we hope that promoting fresh fruit and vegetables as healthy snack options in school helps lead students to establish better eating habits at home and outside the classroom.” 

Read more about the funding in The Daily Local News. 

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