USDA ANNOUNCES CHILD NUTRITION GRANTS

News Date September 01, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded approximately $5.8 million in Team Nutrition Training Grants to 18 states to help children develop good nutrition and physical activity habits for healthier lifestyles. This funding provides schools with nutrition education materials for children and parents as well as technical assistance for communities and school food service providers.  (Contact: Amy Mann)