2026-2027 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

The Scranton City School District is seeking a vendor to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to participating schools as part of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program aims to introduce healthy snack options to students and provide nutrition education. The vendor will be responsible for delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to 15 elementary locations, three days a week, from September to June. The contract term is approximately 10 months, from August 26, 2026, to June 17, 2027. Key requirements include providing a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, maximizing the budget, and participating in nutrition education events. Some key points to consider: • The vendor must provide fresh fruits and vegetables in their natural state without additives. • The vendor must consider national seasonality, local farm availability, and exotic options. • The vendor must provide a monthly menu for the District's review. • The vendor must participate in events to promote the FFVP and provide materials for in-class taste test sampling platters. • The vendor must provide take-home merchandising materials and in-school nutrition education messaging to market the FFVP to students.