OUR IMPACT
The difference we make, together.
A look at what our neighbors, volunteers, and supporters accomplish together each year.
Annual Impact Reports
See the difference you make
Our annual Impact Reports share what FISH programs made possible in Fauquier County: the neighbors we served, the services we provided, and the progress we made together.
Each report covers one calendar year and includes an overview of FISH’s finances, so you can see exactly how resources are used to support our mission.
Our Impact, Together
2,261
neighbors served at the Food Pantry in 2025
1,603
students received book bags & school supplies in 2026
488
students receive Weekend Power Pack bags each week
179
seniors receive groceries each month
Latest available figures, updated November 2026.
Annual Impact Reports
2025 Annual Impact Report
A year of change, met with dignity and kindness
Strengthening our community with dignity and kindness guided us through a year of change and shaped every decision we made. As more neighbors turned to us for support, we chose preparation over panic, reducing barriers to make help easier to access and creating the FISH Network to strengthen neighbor-to-neighbor support when it matters most.
Behind the scenes, we strengthened our foundation by completing our first strategic plan, welcoming new board members, and adding part-time staff to support our work. At the heart of everything are our volunteers. They are the reason our mission is more than words.
2024 Annual Impact Report
A new name, a renewed commitment
In 2024, we proudly introduced a new brand identity: Fauquier FISH – Feed. Inspire. Support. Health. This change from our previous name, “For Immediate Sympathetic Help,” reflects a renewed commitment to our mission: nourishing bodies, uplifting spirits, and fostering hope for a brighter future.
Guided by our core principles of Feed, Inspire, Support, and Health, we reached thousands of individuals and families. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier Fauquier County, one neighbor at a time.
There’s a place for you at FISH.
Whether you give your time, make a donation, or simply spread the word, you help build a stronger, healthier community.
