Weekend Food For Kids Program Continues During Pandemic

Assistance League of Northern Virginia's Weekend Food for Kids program is still helping food-insecure elementary school children and their families this summer. The program was modified because of COVID-19. The organization has been distributing grocery store gift cards to four of the six schools that usually receive the bags of weekend food since mid-March. According to www.connectionnewspapers.com, "School staff and principals have worked hard to get them in the hands of the families who are struggling. Maggie Perez-Rives, the Family Engagement Coordinator at Lynbrook Elementary School in Springfield, offered an enthusiastic thank you for this assistance: “Assistance League is incredible. You have no idea how many families just today are asking for food resource help. Perfect timing. Thanks again to all of you, our school’s Earth Angels!" As per www.connetionnewspapers.com, "As of this week, Assistance League has provided 1831 gift cards valued at $20 each (totaling $36,620) to help families in Fairfax and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria. The Assistance League is grateful for the individuals, organizations, and businesses who have provided funding, their time, and other types of support to enable this."

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Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.