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Kathryn Hoy1,2, Sonya Jones1,3, Rachel E Davis1
1Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.
The Journal of School Health
|April 20, 2026
Summary
School stakeholders apply for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) when they believe it benefits students and feel a moral duty. Barriers include heavy workloads and lack of resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Policy
- Educational Administration
Background:
- The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) aims to improve nutrition in low-income schools.
- Many eligible schools do not participate in the FFVP.
- Understanding decision-making barriers is crucial for program access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how school stakeholders in low-resource settings decide whether to apply for the FFVP grant.
- To identify factors influencing FFVP application decisions.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 54 in-depth interviews with stakeholders from 14 low-income South Carolina public schools.
- Utilized inductive thematic analysis to interpret interview data.
Main Results:
- Stakeholders applied when they perceived student benefits, felt a moral obligation, and believed their school was eligible and capable.
- Key barriers included administrative burdens, lack of funding continuity, and insufficient space.
Conclusions:
- School stakeholder decisions to apply for the FFVP are influenced by child well-being, moral considerations, eligibility, and capacity.
- Addressing systemic barriers and reframing program narratives can increase FFVP participation.
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