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Battle Ground starts food pantry for students

New program replaces informal system started years ago by security guards, others who work at the high school

By Adam Littman, Columbian Staff Writer
Published: June 10, 2015, 12:00am
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Teacher Niki Edgar helps student Sierra McIntyre organize a new pantry at Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground last week.
Teacher Niki Edgar helps student Sierra McIntyre organize a new pantry at Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground last week. Photo Gallery

The Battle Ground High School security guards spent years opening their office to students, especially those with empty stomachs.

About eight years ago, guards at the high school started bringing in snacks, such as instant ramen and granola bars, to give to students who didn’t have breakfast or weren’t able to get lunch.

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