Applications for Fall 2025 are now OPEN!
Cost: $750
(Free programming available for classrooms in Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia)
Application open April 15 - June 15, 2025
5-month program includes materials for 1 classroom (up to 25 students)
Live Orientation
4 monthly recipe activities
Step-by-step lesson plans & how-to videos
Stickers, printables, and a Veggie Passport
Monthly Fresh ingredients (where available) delivered monthly
Applications open to all PreK-2nd grade teachers.
Free programming available for public PreK-2nd grade educators in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, or Oklahoma.
We are excited to announce our newest program: Veggie Ready!
This 5-month program will empower educators to lead their 4-7-year-old students through monthly hands-on food education activities. The goal is to graduate “Veggie Ready” students who are prepared to be adventurous eaters for life.
Time required for Veggie Ready Program
1-2 hours/month for 5 months
Resources included
Printed materials, step-by-step recipe instructions, stickers, digital tools and videos, shelf-stable food, fresh food delivered monthly (optional and where available)
Requirements: Programs must
Have 4-7-year-olds enrolled
Ability to participate in 1-hour live onboarding at the beginning of the program
Have at least 1 teacher who is willing to lead hands-on food education activity for 1 hour each month.
Ability to receive and respond to email
Take short monthly surveys: Pre-activity, Post activity, monthly check-in surveys
To qualify for a USDA sponsored classroom: Teachers must
Meet the above requirements
Teach PreK-2 grade in a public school setting
Work in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, or Oklahoma
Want to learn more?
Watch our 20-minute virtual Open House where we:
Share details about the program
Talk to a current Veggie Ready teacher
Answer some questions!
Apply by June 15, 2025!
Complete this application for the Veggie Ready program by June 15, 2025. See program details and requirements above!
