CAMDEN, Del.- More than 300 meals on Tuesday were given to kids in Kent County as the Caesar Rodney School District began its two-week plan to offer nutritional meals to students while schools remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paul Rodgers, the district's nutrition director, said arrive twice-daily to four locations on week days through March 27 to serve lunch and breakfast. Anyone under 18 years or younger is eligible for the program, even if they are not students in the Caesar Rodney School District.

With some families in the school district dealing with food insecurity, Rodgers said being able to offer food to kids in Kent County can help parents deal with anxiety about food resources available to them.

"I also believe everyone stress levels a bit elevated with you no other retail sites and restaurants in like that closing so you know again it just adds a little bit of less stress for parents they can come out here and and get meals at no cost," he said.

Capital School District plans to begin a similar effort on Wednesday.

The schedule for the Caesar Rodney School District's breakfast and lunch service times can be found below: