Fauquier FISH is committed to helping our neighbors in need. We know that asking for help can sometimes be difficult to do. We try to make the process as easy and as confidential as possible. If you or someone you care about are in need of food assistance, please contact us or visit us during the pantry hours listed.
Food Pantry Hours of Operation
| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Fauquier FISH Food Pantry Inclement Weather Policy
For the safety of our volunteers & clients, we follow decisions made by Fauquier County Public Schools. You can find closure updates on their website at: https://www.fcps1.org/.
Please take note of the following:
| If… | Then… |
| schools are closed (or weekend activities are canceled) | Food Pantry will be closed |
| schools are delayed 2-hours on Tuesday | Food Pantry will be closed |
| schools are delayed 2-hours on Thursday | Food Pantry will be open |
| schools close early (or evening activities are canceled) on Thursday | Food Pantry will be closed |
The Fauquier FISH Food Pantry will be closed in observance of the following national holidays
| Memorial Day | May 23, 2026 | |
| Independence Day | June 29, 2026 | July 4, 2026 |
| Scheduled Closing: Book Bags & School Supplies Distribution | August 8, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 3, 2026 | September 5, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | November 23, 2026 | November 28, 2026 |
| Christmas/New Years | December 19, 2026 | January 5, 2027 |
Weekend Power Pack
The Weekend Power Pack (WPP) program is designed to help supplement a child’s basic need for food when they are not in school. The program provides nutrition support to Fauquier County Public School, VPI, and Headstart students on weekends, school holidays, and snow days. Weekly ‘power packs’ include non-perishable, healthy, and nutritious food items.
Summer Food Assistance
WPP provides summer ‘power packs’ to students attending Fauquier Community Child Care (FCCC), Fauquier County Public Libraries, and at the following summer events: FRESH, FCPS STEAM, and FCPS Back To School.
School Year Food Assistance
Families interested in receiving Weekend Power Pack assistance should contact your child’s guidance counselor for enrollment information. You may also contact weekendpowerpack@fauquierfish.org and we can send you the contact information. There are no qualifications for participation. Once enrolled in the program, your child will be given a grocery bag of breakfast, meals, and snacks to take home each week. Bags will be distributed discretely, at the end of the school day. Your child will also receive food during school holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring break, and all 3-day weekends.