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The BCSFVSNP is an innovative program for BC K-12 public schools that encourages children to include healthy fruit and vegetables in their diet, introduces them to new foods, and broadens their awareness of BC agriculture. We offer a variety of resources and support materials for your classroom.
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A First for British Columbia
The BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program (BCSFVNP) is part of Healthy Families BC, an initiative to improve the health of BC children and families. Participating public schools receive 1 serving of fresh and ready to eat fruits and vegetables to classrooms for 13 selected weeks over the school year.
These snacks are not intended to replace breakfast, recess snack or lunch. We provide a healthy, fresh snack and introduce children to new foods so that they can make their own healthy choices. Whenever possible, our first choice is to serve local, grown in BC fruits and vegetables. Find out more...
What are the Objectives of the Program?
The objectives of the BCSFVNP include increasing both the consumption and awareness of fruits and vegetables grown in BC. Read all of our objectives and key messages...
Why Serve Fresh Fruits and Vegetables?
For healthy bodies and healthy minds. Find out more...
Who Administers the Program?
The BCSFVNP is administered through the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (BCAITC), a non-profit organization dedicated to “Working to bring BC’s agriculture to our students.” The Foundation is working with local growers and distributors to bring the fresh BC products to students. Visit the BCAITC website to find out more about us.
Want to Learn More About the Program for Your School?
View our 8 minute Instructional Video
Teacher Resources and Support Materials
The BCAITC will provide you with all the teaching resources and support materials you need to successfully and safely implement the Program. Materials include product distribution trays, a training DVD, Teachers Guide, an In-School Coordinator Guide, Elementary and Secondary level information sheets, and a student/parent Program brochure. Find out more...
Who is eligible and how do you participate?
All BC K-12 public schools and First Nations schools are eligible to participate and we look forward to receiving your application form. Participating schools are responsible for the implementation and coordination of all the tasks associated with the distribution of the fruit and vegetable snacks within their school. Once you have applied and been accepted to the program there are a just few things you need to do before it begins. More...
If you are a BC K-12 public school and are ready to be part of the BCSFVNP please apply.
Do you have any questions about the program?
Go to our FAQ section for answers to some of the questions teachers and school administrators ask us, or contact us.