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Anthony ISD introduces Fresh Fruit & Vegetable and CACFP dinner programs; trustees ask for clarifications
Summary
Nutrition Director Tisha Villalva introduced the FFVP and a CACFP dinner program to trustees; Board Trustee Maria Garcia sought details on the dinner program and Board President Angel Cuellar asked what counts as 'exotic fruit.'
Anthony ISD announced two new nutrition initiatives at its Sept. 17 meeting: participation in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) and the introduction of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for dinners. Nutrition Director Tisha Villalva introduced both programs and explained they are intended to expand healthy meal access for students.
Board Trustee Maria Garcia asked for clarification on how the CACFP dinner program will operate, and Board President Angel Cuellar asked for examples when he inquired what is considered "exotic fruit." The presentation did not include detailed funding figures or implementation dates in the minutes; trustees asked for clarifying information during the discussion.
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