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VBCPS seeks community support to reduce student meal debt
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News Release No. 006
Date: 10/01/26
Contact: Ryan DeLucie
Phone: 757.263.1075
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is calling on the community to help address student meal debt, which currently stands at more than $350,000 across the division.
To support this effort, VBCPS has partnered with nonprofit All for Lunch to launch a meal donation website where community members can help reduce unpaid student meal balances. Community support is essential to closing the gap and ensuring students have access to school meals without the burden of debt. VBCPS has already received more than $9,000 in donations from faith communities and individuals.
Community members are encouraged to donate here: https://allforlunch.org/vbcps/
“Every contribution helps,” said Superintendent Dr. Donald Robertson Jr. “Donations of any amount help to reduce outstanding meal balances in support of VBCPS students and families who are struggling to meet their needs. We are grateful for the assistance we have received so far, and we encourage civic organizations and local businesses to consider contributing as well.”
Student meal debt is a growing issue not only in our school division—but around the country. School meals make a meaningful difference for families facing high food costs. In a 2026 No Kid Hungry survey of parents, 59% said their child would not have enough to eat without meals provided during the school day, and 89% said school meals ease the pressure of feeding their family. The survey also found that 67% said their child has difficulty concentrating when they lack nutritious food, underscoring the importance of meals to students’ well-being and learning.
Unpaid meal balances can grow when families struggle to pay, meal accounts run out of funds, or a student’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meals has not yet been established. Because federal child nutrition funds cannot be used to pay off this debt, community donations provide a way to help reduce outstanding balances for students and families. VBCPS appreciates the community’s continued generosity as we work together to address this challenge.
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