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Fauquier Education Foundation and FCPS School Nutrition Issue Second Round of Meal Debt Support Grants

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Fauquier Education Foundation and FCPS School Nutrition Issue Second Round of Meal Debt Support Grants
More than $3,200 in Meal Debt Paid to Student Accounts
 
Warrenton, VA—The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) and Fauquier County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Nutrition Department are proud to continue their efforts to assist families experiencing financial hardship by helping to reduce outstanding student meal account balances.

During the second award cycle, the committee reviewed and approved assistance for 12 student applications, with a total award of $3,061.14 to families, covering approximately 94.9% of the debt submitted for assistance during this cycle.

Several families reported significant financial challenges, including medical emergencies, loss of income, unexpected household expenses, and delays in qualifying for meal benefits. The program provided critical support to ensure students could continue accessing nutritious school meals without additional financial burden on their families.

For the second award cycle, the assistance reduced outstanding meal debt by nearly 95% for participating families.

Award Cycle Totals
  • Applications Approved: 12
  • Total Debt Submitted: $3,226.09
  • Total Funds Awarded: $3,061.14
  • Percentage of Debt Covered: 94.9%
  • Remaining Uncovered Debt: $164.95
The Meal Debt Support Program remains committed to supporting students and families in need while helping ensure all students have access to healthy meals throughout the
school year. To date, the total amount of meal debt grants for the 2026–2027 school year exceeds $9,400.

The next cycle of grants will be reviewed and awarded at the midpoint of the 2026–2027 school year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To learn more about the grant program or to apply, visit fauquiereducationfoundation.org.

The Fauquier Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to its mission of initiating, magnifying, and sustaining unique educational opportunities within Fauquier County Public Schools. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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Fauquier Education Foundation and FCPS School Nutrition Issue Second Round of Meal Debt Support Grants