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
Apply by June 15, 2025!
Complete this application for the Veggie Ready program by June 15, 2025. See program details and requirements above!
