WARREN, Ohio - Warren City Schools is taking its food assistance program beyond the classroom, launching its first mobile food pantry to bring groceries and essential items directly into neighborhoods.

The pantry made its debut Friday afternoon at Trumbull Homes, where it was parked outside the community center from noon to 1 p.m.

Families were able to pick up fresh produce, pantry staples and toiletries at no cost.

For years, the district has stocked shelves inside its buildings to support families, but the need is growing, with about 250 students utilizing school pantries weekly.

Now, that service is going beyond the classroom and into the community for the first time, on wheels.

“We're seeing more and more food insecurities," said Shaina Shardy, school community liaison at Willard

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