Program areas at Fauquier Fish
Weekend power pack program: this program helps children of food-insecure households and is in cooperation with the schools, children at risk of hunger are identified and provided with weekly "power packs" (backpacks) filled with food. Distributed on fridays, each backpack contains enough food to provide for the child and their family during the weekend. In 2022 the program served 400 individuals accross 250 households. In addition to food purchased, the value of donated goods totaled $9,215.31.
Locally sourced food programs: introduces food pantry users to the benefit of eating locally raised and home grown foods, clients are given tokens to redeem at the old town warrenton and two local farmers markets. In 2022 the program served 5,067 individuals across 1,491 households.
Food pantry dash meal kits program: the most economically poor are also the most nutritionally poor. Traditional food banks distribute foods without regard to nutritional standards, our mission is to do better. Our volunteer staff purchases and distributes wholesome foods that include our signature dash complete meal kits. This focus on nutrition along with informal coaching helps to guide our disadvantaged neighbors towards making healthier choices that can lead to overall wellness and disease prevention. In 2022 the program served 5,067 individuals accross 1,491 households. In addition to items purchased, the value of donated goods totaled $83,734.82.
In addition to it's three larges programs, Fauquier Fish also accomplished the following programs: book bag & school supplies program; chase; christmas baskets; domestic violence advocacy; kid's in the kitchen; pet food & pet care; senior nutrition; unique hardship.