FCPS Food & Nutrition Services

FCPS Food & Nutrition Services Official account of Fairfax County Public Schools. Providing nutritious meals for all of FCPS!

03/19/2026

Offer vs. Serve (OVS) gives students more choice while still helping them build a complete, nutritious meal. 🥗

By letting students build their tray their own way, OVS can help reduce food waste and allow schools to offer more variety to keep meals exciting and balanced.

Curious how it works? Let FCPS students show you how they build their trays!

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨Meet Martha Annan, Food Service Worker at Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary School!Martha has been part of ...
03/16/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨

Meet Martha Annan, Food Service Worker at Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary School!

Martha has been part of the FNS family since 2012 and has spent the last 14 years serving the Mt. Vernon Woods community. As the lead cook, Martha truly does it all — from cooking and serving meals to preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for FFVP and making sure early childhood students receive their meals. She also plays an important role in training new FNS team members.

Anyone who walks into the kitchen is greeted with Martha’s warm smile — and on special occasions, they may even be lucky enough to enjoy some of her delicious home-cooked food from Ghana.

We are incredibly grateful to have someone as caring and dedicated as Martha on our team.

💚 Thank you, Martha, for everything you do for FNS and FCPS!

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

Looking for a fresh school meal or way to mix it up at lunch? 🥗 Every FCPS school has a daily salad bar filled with gree...
03/12/2026

Looking for a fresh school meal or way to mix it up at lunch? 🥗 Every FCPS school has a daily salad bar filled with greens, veggies, fruits, beans, dried fruits, and a soft pretzel. Mix, match, and create your perfect salad bar meal! 🌱✨

03/11/2026

Happy ! 🎉

Celebrated on the second Wednesday in March during National Nutrition Month, Registered Dietitian Day highlights the important role registered dietitian nutritionists play in providing food and nutrition services—and recognizes their commitment to helping people live healthier lives.

Registered Dietitians (RDs) complete specialized education, hands-on training, and national credentialing to support the work we do in Fairfax County Public Schools to nourish our students.

Hear four of our FCPS Food and Nutrition Services RDs speak with School Board Student Representative Faith Mekonen at the Third Annual FCPS Student Food Show about elevating school food and amplifying student voice.

🎉 Kitchen of the Week: Liberty Middle School 🎉Shoutout to the amazing team at Liberty Middle School, led by Kitchen Mana...
03/09/2026

🎉 Kitchen of the Week: Liberty Middle School 🎉

Shoutout to the amazing team at Liberty Middle School, led by Kitchen Manager Jazmin Ortega! 👏

Jazmin leads with knowledge, patience, and positivity—creating a supportive environment for both her team and students. Even while navigating staff shortages, the Liberty team continues to show incredible teamwork and dedication every day.

They work hard to serve clean, fresh, high-quality meals to FCPS students and the surrounding community, all while keeping a positive attitude and tackling challenges with enthusiasm. 💪🍎

Thank you to the Liberty Middle School team for your commitment to excellence and for going above and beyond for our students. Keep up the amazing work! ⭐

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

🍌Power up your morning with a breakfast parfait!Starting next week, look for our Roasted Banana Parfait with Homemade Gr...
03/06/2026

🍌Power up your morning with a breakfast parfait!

Starting next week, look for our Roasted Banana Parfait with Homemade Granola every Thursday in the cafeteria. This student-created and student-approved recipe was inspired by a winning dish from the culinary arts students at Luther Jackson Middle School.

It’s packed with protein and topped with cinnamon and brown sugar roasted bananas, and homemade oat granola—perfect fuel for your breakfast quest.



Behind every great quest is a guide. This National School Breakfast Week, we’re celebrating school nutrition staff — the...
03/05/2026

Behind every great quest is a guide. This National School Breakfast Week, we’re celebrating school nutrition staff — the professionals who show up early, work tirelessly, and put students first. We thank them for powering learning every single day and ensure students are fueled, focused, and ready to learn.



Start your breakfast quest 🏰✨ with a warm, savory Turkey Sausage and Cheese Bagel 🥯🧀Every student adventurer 🧭 needs gra...
03/04/2026

Start your breakfast quest 🏰✨ with a warm, savory Turkey Sausage and Cheese Bagel 🥯🧀

Every student adventurer 🧭 needs grains for energy 🌾⚡ and protein for strength 💪 to power their morning. You can find both in your cafeteria today! 🍽️


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Every great quest begins with preparation 🛡️✨ For students, that preparation is a nutritious school breakfast 🥣🍎 that fu...
03/03/2026

Every great quest begins with preparation 🛡️✨ For students, that preparation is a nutritious school breakfast 🥣🍎 that fuels focus, energy, and learning 📚⚡ Yet too many children are still missing out because barriers stand in the way.

During National School Breakfast Week, we are focused on clearing the path 🚀

Learn more about the impact of school breakfast on student health and learning here: http://bit.ly/4siUKbe

🥐 New for National School Breakfast Week — Guava Pastelitos!These warm, golden, flaky pastries are whole grain–rich to h...
03/03/2026

🥐 New for National School Breakfast Week — Guava Pastelitos!

These warm, golden, flaky pastries are whole grain–rich to help students stay fueled all morning. Each one is filled with 100% tropical guava for a sweet, balanced start to the day.

They’re available every day during , so don’t miss your chance to try one. And good news — they’ll be back on the menu again soon!



✨ Staff Spotlight ✨Let’s hear it for Ms. Elba Obando Medrano, Food Service Worker at South County High School!For the pa...
03/03/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨

Let’s hear it for Ms. Elba Obando Medrano, Food Service Worker at South County High School!

For the past two years, Ms. Elba has been a valued member of the Food and Nutrition Services team, starting with meal preparation and serving students each day. She quickly became an essential part of the cafeteria team — and now also helps stock and fill vending machines so students can enjoy snacks throughout the day.
What she loves most? Preparing and serving nutritious meals and connecting with students. Ms. Elba takes pride in making sure every meal is served with kindness, care, and a warm smile. 💛

Her dedication and commitment to supporting students through healthy meals make her a wonderful part of the South County community.

Thank you, Ms. Elba, for all you do to make a positive difference every single day! 👏

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

🌿✨ FFVP Menu – March ✨🌿This month’s Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) menu for March is highlighting our Harvest of...
03/02/2026

🌿✨ FFVP Menu – March ✨🌿

This month’s Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) menu for March is highlighting our Harvest of the Month: KALE! 🥬💚

Kale is a leafy green powerhouse packed with:
✔️ Vitamin A (great for your eyes 👀)
✔️ Vitamin C (supports your immune system 💪)
✔️ Fiber (keeps you feeling full and fueled!)

Throughout March, students will have the opportunity to try kale in a fresh and tasty way as part of our FFVP menu. We’re excited to encourage everyone to take a bite and discover how good greens can be 🌱

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