FCPS Food & Nutrition Services

02/10/2026

🥢 Tray Tuesday 🥗
Today’s tray is bringing the flavor!

✨ Beef bulgogi
🍚 Rice
🥬 Kimchi
🫘 Black beans
🥗 Fresh salad

A perfect balance of protein, veggies, and bold taste — colorful, nutritious, and student-approved! Building trays that are both delicious and reimbursable is a win every time. 🙌

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02/10/2026

🖤 Black History Month Spotlight 🖤

This month, we’re highlighting and celebrating the incredible individuals who make a difference in our department. We’ll be sharing stories all month long!
Meet Kevin Brown, Warehouse Distribution Supervisor at FCPS Food and Nutrition Services!

💼 Role/Location: Warehouse Distribution Supervisor/FNS/Warehouse
⏳ Years with FCPS FNS: 27 years

✨ Favorite part of the job: Supporting Food Service Managers and Operations Specialists with anything they need and being a positive example for the team.

🖤 What Black History Month means to Kevin: Courage and honor.

💬 Message to students about community & leadership: "The strongest communities are shaped by the people who are willing to help and learn. I live my life by this quote: LIVE AND SHARE STORIES."

Thank you, Kevin, for your dedication and leadership! 💪🙌

02/09/2026

✨ Kitchen of the Week: Robinson Secondary School ✨

Shoutout to the incredible Robinson SS cafeteria team for showing up every day with teamwork, heart, and dedication!

👏 Maria Angulo, Kitchen Manager IV
👏 Deepika Wahi, Kitchen Manager II

Together with their amazing staff, they work seamlessly to serve nutritious meals and create a positive, welcoming dining experience for every student. From clear communication to smooth service during the busiest lunch rushes, this team truly has each other’s backs.

Their positive energy helps make the cafeteria a place where students feel valued, comfortable, and ready to take on the day. 💛

Thank you, Robinson SS cafeteria team, for everything you do for your school community!

If you'd like to join the culinary world of the , learn more and apply here! https://bit.ly/4l6qA79

02/06/2026

✨ Black History Month Spotlight ✨

All month long, we’re highlighting and celebrating the incredible individuals who make a difference across our Food & Nutrition Services department — sharing their stories, leadership, and impact. Today we’re proud to spotlight Tracie Thomas.

Tracie Thomas
Operations Specialist
Food & Nutrition Services – Central Office, Chantilly Area 1
9 years with FCPS

For Tracie, Black history is deeply personal — it lives in her family, her work, and the traditions she continues to honor.

Her mother was born in 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, when opportunities — especially education — weren’t guaranteed for people of color. From picking cotton as a child to later retiring as a Director of Fiscal Services in a prestigious California school district, her mother’s journey is one of resilience, strength, and breaking barriers.

That legacy shaped Tracie’s belief that today’s opportunities were hard-won — and come with responsibility.

For over 30 years, she has honored her heritage by wearing traditional African garments throughout Black History Month — a visible celebration of culture, pride, and Black excellence. ❤️🖤💚

At work, Tracie is passionate about teaching students where their food comes from and helping them build healthy habits for life. She believes food is powerful — fueling bodies, minds, and futures. Inspiring students to make nutritious choices and mentoring young leaders isn’t just her job… it’s what feeds her soul.

💬 Her message to students:
“You are your community. Support one another because we are stronger together. Lead with purpose, take care of yourself, and never forget where you come from.”

Black history isn’t just something we remember — it’s something we live, celebrate, and pass on every day.

02/03/2026

Snow days don’t stop us from showing up for our students ❄️💙

Over the last few days, FCPS Food & Nutrition Services provided snow meal kits to help ensure our students and families had access to meals during the storm — serving over 11,000 meals during that time.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing staff who stepped in, packed, prepared, and distributed meals to make this happen. Because of you, we were able to continue supporting our community when it mattered most.

02/03/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Sandra Macera Carvajal
📍 Herndon High School

Sandra joined FCPS Food & Nutrition Services in 2016 and has been a dedicated member of the Herndon HS team for the past 5 years. She serves every meal with a smile and brings positivity to the kitchen each day.

Her commitment to learning, growing, and supporting her team makes her a true asset to our program. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Sandra takes pride in providing excellent service to students, staff, and the community.

Thank you, Sandra, for all you do! 💚

If you'd like to join the culinary world of the , learn more and apply here! https://bit.ly/4l6qA79

02/02/2026

📅 February is here!

Check out the FFVP February menu featuring our Harvest of the Month: butternut squash 🧡

Keep an eye out for this tasty winter favorite popping up in snacks all month long!

*all menus are subject to change according to seasonality and availability*

02/02/2026

Snow day? We’ve got you covered ❄️

Free meal kits will be available Monday, February 2 for all children 18 and under. No cost and no ID required.

Visit fcps.edu/food for pickup locations and times. 💙

01/30/2026

📅 Here are the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for February!

✨ Screenshot to save & keep handy!

🔸 Breakfast Menu (All Grade Levels)
🔸 Elementary School Lunch Menu
🔸 Middle School Lunch Menu
🔸 High School Lunch Menu
🔸 Build-Your-Own Salad & Sandwich Menu

Due to last week’s weather-related closures, there may be some menu changes ❄️🍽️ Please be sure to check your school’s LINQ Connect for the most up-to-date menu information.

01/28/2026

We 💗 feeding our school community, sunshine or snow!

Visit select school sites tomorrow, January 29 and Friday, January 30 to pick up student meal kits. Learn more at fcps.edu/food

Amazing FCPS food services here at Dogwood ready to hand out hundreds of meals! 💚

01/28/2026

Meal kits available for students! 🍴
FCPS Food & Nutrition Services is providing meal kits at specific schools for students.

Meal kits will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.

Children do not need to be present to pick up the kits. No proof of eligibility or identification is required.

View pickup locations for meal kits on our website: fcps.edu/food

01/28/2026

Fairfax County Public Schools makes sure every student has healthy meals, even when schools are closed for snowy weather.

In an effort to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is providing meal kits on Wednesday, January 28 - Friday, January 30.

Visit FCPS.edu/food to see pick up sites and times.