Applications for Fall 2025 are now OPEN!

(Free programming available for classrooms in Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia)

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. 

Sponsorships 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 (Spring/ Fall)
1-2 hours/ week for 5 weeks (Summer)

Resources included
Printed materials*, step-by-step recipe instructions, stickers*, digital tools and videos, shelf-stable food*, fresh food delivered through Instacart Fresh Funds (optional)

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

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