Funding cuts have caused the fresh fruit snack program in New York City schools to be halted.

2025-03-24 00:00

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which offered extra snacks to New York City students, has been suspended for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year. A notification from the city's Department of Education informed parents of Brooklyn Elementary School about this decision, attributing it to funding issues.

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