We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of resources available and places to go if you would like to support local groups helping our community. We want to thank Fairfax County Public Schools for their ongoing commitment to providing meals for students and families in need. Check the FCPS website for information on meals and how you can help.
Providence ES is a Grab and Go meals distribution site between the hours of 10:00 - 1:00. Meals curbside pick up and are free for students and $2 for adults. Both breakfast and lunch is available.
Daniels Run ES is a "pop-up" location for both breakfast and lunch between 9:15-9:45. Meals are curbside pick up and are free for students and $2 for adults.
FCPS is delivering meals to five stops in the FHS pyramid. Please see here for the stops and schedule times. Meals provided Monday - Friday.
CUE Bus is providing free bus rides for anyone going to or from Providence ES and Daniels Run ES. For information on bus stops and schedules, please go to the CUE bus website here.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP
A Place to Stand – Works with existing organizations to provide basic needs such as housing, nutrition, education, healthcare and employment assistance. Through A Place to Eat, providing supplementary food to City of Fairfax students throughout the school closure.
Britepaths – Dedicated to stabilizing families through food and financial support along with mentoring, classes and long-term guidance.
FACETS – Supports families and individuals who suffer effects of poverty with emergency shelter, food and medical needs.
Food for Others – Food pantry distributing food for Northern Virginia residents through their warehouse in Merrifield.
The Lamb Center – Offers daytime, drop-in shelter for poor and individuals experiencing homelessness. Guests can drop in for 30 minutes to grab a meal, take a shower and drop off or pick up laundry.
Salvation Army – Provides support for people in crisis from housing, nutrition or financial support and guidance.
We have launched our annual Senior Stories for the Class of 2020! In February we asked teachers to nominate graduating seniors to represent the promise of this fantastic group of students! Please go to our website to see all of our seniors nominated so far and follow us on Facebook or Twitter to see the daily senior story.
Looking for Ideas to Do With Your Kids?
We have listed all kids of tips, sites and ideas for fun things to do on Twitter. Just search #FairfaxFamilyHelp.
Check out this story on FCPS about Daniels Run ES 6th graders writing quarantine journals. Story includes directions on how to start your own journal.
