State grant is helping Colorado schools put fresh produce on the lunchroom menu

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The state grant is helping Colorado schools add fresh produce to lunchroom menus. The grant supports the free breakfast and lunch program, enabling districts to increase fruit and vegetable offerings. The grant allows schools to purchase fresh produce.

Denver7 reporter Alex Dowd visited several school districts to observe how the program is implemented. The report highlights the impact of the grant on students’ nutrition and the schools’ ability to provide healthier meals. The initiative aims to improve student health and academic performance.


Sources: Denver7 (Denver TV station)

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