Snacktime Explorers

An FFVP educational toolkit designed in collaboration with FRESHEALTH DNO Produce.

SnackTime Explorers transforms classroom snack time into an exciting journey and exploration of new foods!

The SnackTime Explorers program is a series of adaptable mini-lessons designed to supplement educators who participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FFVP) program. FFVP brings fresh-cut produce to eligible schools, increasing exposure to and familiarity with fresh fruits and vegetables.

SnackTime Explorers is curated to accompany the weekly FFVP produce deliveries in a fun and fresh way. Designed around the Food Education Standards, SnackTime Explorers acts as a guidepost to help students and educators build connections to food, each other, and their communities!

The latest on SnackTime & our partnership with Freshealth.

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School Year 2024–25 Impact

States

Educators

2308

Students

71%

of teachers reported that STE resources supported classroom tastings.

57%

of educators observed increased interest in trying new fruits and vegetables.

*based on Wayne Westland School District in Metro Detroit, MI

Benefits for teachers

SnackTime Explorers empowers educators to lead Food Education. Inspire student curiosity during snack time!

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1:1 coaching from staff and peers to support the use of our innovative framework in their classroom
Hands-on professional development aligned with both state standards and their Food Education Standards
Access to SnackTime Explorers Toolkit that includes grade-specific plug-and-play lessons, Produce Passports, Produce Posters, and more!
Financial stipend for participation
Continuing education credits (varies by state)
Real-time display of program’s impact

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Bring SnackTime Explorers to your district!

We are working hard to expand SnackTime Explorers to all FFVP districts by 2030. The FFVP is a USDA program providing fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary children at eligible schools during the school day and outside of designated lunch time. In order for your school to receive SnackTime Explorers, you must be enrolled in the FFVP. Interested in bringing SnackTime Explorers to your district? Not sure if you have FFVP or interested in bringing FFVP to your district?

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“Some students, who decided a vegetable wasn’t for them, then tried it again and actually enjoyed it–even asked for more!”
SnackTime Explorer Educator

“They became so excited for each lesson. Their confidence grew when we spoke about the climates needed, the way that items grow, their words describing the items–it was one of the best experiences I have had.”
SnackTime Explorer Educator

“My students asked for a bag to take the seeds home to plant them. We just finished a science section on seeds so it was a great lesson connection.”
SnackTime Explorer Educator

“This year has been quite fun. The program is wonderful, and it’s so nice to have children learn about fruits and vegetables.”
SnackTime Explorer Educator

“The lessons and activities made a better impact than I actually imagined. [My students] are using the language that we taught them in the lesson in different areas of our curriculum and in our daily class.”
SnackTime Explorer Educator

“[O]nce we [started SnackTime Explorers], I was in a delicious new life. It was a whole new world with fruits and vegetables.”
SnackTime Explorer Student

“The food I eat can help my body build to be strong and healthy inside and outside.”
SnackTime Explorer Student

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