Tennessee Schools Serve $1.4 Million Fresh Fruits and Veggies
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Education Commissioner Timothy Webb today announced 72 elementary and middle schools will offer free fruits and vegetables to students this school year due to a federal grant. The Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program aims to increase student consumption of fresh or fruits and vegetables.
“I applaud each of these schools for continuing to find new ways to provide healthy alternatives for our students,” Gov. Bredesen said. “Our schools continue to do more to encourage healthy habits in our children through school nutrition programs and coordinated school health partnerships in every district and these grants will enhance that effort.”
The grants are provided through the United States Department of Agriculture. Schools submitted applications to be considered and were selected based on factors such as staff commitment, efficient use of resources and innovative promotional efforts. Schools with the greatest percentage economically disadvantaged students were given the highest level of consideration.
“It’s important that we start teaching our students healthy habits that can stay with them as they grow into adults,” Commissioner Webb said. “We are excited that so many schools chose to participate this year and offer nutritious items to their students.”
The grant will allow schools to provide approved fruits and vegetables at no charge to students during the school day. For example, fruits and vegetables must be fresh, not canned or frozen, or vacuum packed.
The grant is effective from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The following schools are participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program:
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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant 2009-10 School Year |
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School District |
School |
Grant Amount |
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Anderson County |
Briceville Elementary |
$ 5,561.00 |
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Lake City Elementary |
$ 24,850.00 |
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Bedford County |
Eakin Elementary (Primary) |
$ 27,004.00 |
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East Side Elementary (Primary) |
$ 17,285.00 |
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Harris Middle School |
$ 36,122.00 |
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Thomas Intermediate School |
$ 26,804.00 |
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Bledsoe County |
Rigsby Elementary School |
$ 13,527.00 |
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Blount County |
Rockford Elementary |
$ 16,483.00 |
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Bradley County |
Blue Springs Elementary |
$ 11,172.00 |
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Bristol City Schools |
Central Elementary |
$ 21,443.00 |
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Cheatham County |
Ashland City Elementary |
$ 22,445.00 |
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Clay County |
Hermitage Springs School |
$ 10,220.00 |
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Cleveland City Schools |
Arnold Memorial Elementary |
$ 15,481.00 |
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Clinton City Schools |
North Clinton Elementary |
$ 7,565.00 |
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Crockett County |
Maury City Elementary |
$ 7,766.00 |
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Cumberland County |
Glenn Martin Elementary |
$ 35,070.00 |
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Decatur County |
Decaturville Elementary |
$ 10,671.00 |
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Dyersburg City Schools |
Dyersburg Primary |
$ 41,834.00 |
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Franklin County |
Clark Memorial School |
$ 26,102.00 |
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Hamilton County |
Orchard Knob Elementary |
$ 17,285.00 |
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Hancock County |
Hancock County Elem |
$ 27,555.00 |
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Hardeman County |
Grand Junction Elementary |
$ 17,585.00 |
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Whiteville Elementary |
$ 10,571.00 |
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Hardin County |
Nixon Elementary |
$ 4,960.00 |
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Humboldt City Schools |
Stigall Magnet Academy |
$ 12,425.00 |
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Jackson-Madison Co. |
Arlington Leadership School |
$ 25,701.00 |
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N. Parkway Elementary |
$ 32,515.00 |
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Whitehall Elementary |
$ 12,375.00 |
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Johnson City |
Mountain View Elementary |
$ 27,154.00 |
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North Side Elementary |
$ 16,182.00 |
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Johnson County |
Roan Creek Elementary |
$ 25,451.00 |
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Kingsport City Schools |
Theodore Roosevelt Elem |
$ 11,473.00 |
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Knox County |
Lonsdale Elementary |
$ 11,523.00 |
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Lake County |
Margret Newton Elementary |
$ 13,427.00 |
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Macon County |
Westside Elementary |
$ 13,627.00 |
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McMinn County |
E.K. Baker Elementary |
$ 15,030.00 |
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Rogers Creek Elementary |
$ 18,136.00 |
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Memphis City |
A.B. Hill Elementary |
$ 18,888.00 |
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Corning Elementary |
$ 17,685.00 |
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Holmes Road Elementary |
$ 34,218.00 |
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Kirby Middle School |
$ 41,483.00 |
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Klondike Elementary |
$ 16,333.00 |
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LaRose Elementary |
$ 12,625.00 |
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Lester Elementary |
$ 36,323.00 |
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Levi Elementary |
$ 20,090.00 |
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Sherwood Elementary |
$ 31,363.00 |
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South Park Elementary |
$ 23,146.00 |
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Springdale Magnet |
$ 15,581.00 |
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Whitney Elementary |
$ 23,798.00 |
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Metro Davidson County |
Cotton Elementary |
$ 27,154.00 |
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Glenview Elementary |
$ 31,313.00 |
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Haywood Elementary |
$ 33,417.00 |
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Hermitage Elementary |
$ 12,174.00 |
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KIPP Academy |
$ 7,315.00 |
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Murrell School |
$ 3,206.00 |
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Shwab Elementary |
$ 15,130.00 |
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Una elementary |
$ 40,030.00 |
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Morgan County |
Petros Joyner Elementary |
$ 12,976.00 |
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Murfreesboro City |
Bellwood Bowdin Preschool |
$ 16,834.00 |
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Bradley Academy |
$ 17,435.00 |
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Hobgood Elementary |
$ 15,331.00 |
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Overton County |
Hilham Elementary |
$ 13,126.00 |
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Wilson Elementary |
$ 8,868.00 |
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Putnam Co. |
Jere Whitson Elememtary |
$ 14,980.00 |
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Uffelman Elementary School |
$ 17,535.00 |
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Rutherford County |
LaVergne Primary |
$ 16,583.00 |
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Scott County Schools |
Winfield Elementary |
$ 12,976.00 |
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Shelby County |
Northaven Elementary |
$ 25,150.00 |
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Tullahoma |
East Lincoln Elementary |
$ 16,633.00 |
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Union County |
Maynardville Elementary |
$ 36,272.00 |
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Warren County |
Bobby Ray Memorial |
$ 28,307.00 |
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White County Schools |
Bon De Croft Elementary |
$ 8,717.00 |
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TOTAL AMOUNT |
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$1,413,375.00 |
For more information, contact Rachel Woods at (615) 253-1960 or Rachel.Woods@tn.gov.
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