CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program
The CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program provides funding to eligible USDA Child Nutrition Program sponsors to support the purchase of locally and regionally sourced unprocessed and minimally processed foods, strengthening local agriculture while supporting nutritious meals statewide.
- Operational Memorandum No. 2-26: CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program
- CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program Questions and Answers
- CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program School Year 2025-26 Allocations for Eligible School Food Authorities
Application for NSLP and SBP Sponsors
School Year 2025-26
The CSDE is accepting applications for the CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program from eligible National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) sponsors. Sponsors must complete the CT Fresh Ed: Buy Local Program application to participate for school year 2025-26.