DAVENPORT, Iowa — Some Davenport schools are opening food pantries in their buildings to help students and their families.
The Quad-City Times newspaper reports Monroe Elementary opened its pantry two months ago and now helps nine families.
Another pantry will open at Madison Elementary later this month, and a third will open at Hayes Elementary in January.
The pantries will be available only to families of students who attend the schools.
The three schools qualify for free breakfasts and lunches for all their students.
The pantries are a collaboration between the schools and several community groups.