Maryland State Department Of Education Awards More Than $4M To Help Provide Fresh Fruit & Vegetables To Maryland Students

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded much than $4.2 cardinal successful national backing to implicit 180 simple schools crossed the authorities to assistance beforehand steadfast eating habits.

“Fresh fruits and vegetables are an indispensable portion of basal nutrition that each kid deserves entree to,” said State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury. “This captious federal, authorities and section concern enables schools to supply students with steadfast nutrient options that assistance substance wide pupil occurrence and achievement.”

The funds were made disposable by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

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CBS Baltimore Staff