School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme

The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) helps your child achieve 5 A Day.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of the nutrients that children need and form part of a healthy, balanced diet.

It's recommended that children – like adults – eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

But research shows that on average children in England only eat about 3 portions, with many eating fewer.

For handy tips on how to get more fruit and veg into your children's diet, read 5 A Day and your family.

If your child is aged 4 to 6, you can talk to their teacher to see if they're currently receiving a free piece of fruit or vegetable each day.

Schools and parents can download this factfile on the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (PDF, 1.6Mb).

Who to contact

Telephone
03306 780 926 03306 780 926
E-mail
sfvs@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website
Free Fruit & Veg Website
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Page last reviewed: 03/02/2022

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