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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Lockers, classrooms, science labs and a gym are found in most schools. But at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, and in at least 22 other schools in Guilford County, you'll find a fully-functioning food pantry.

The pantry at Grimsley started about a year ago as a class project, and now it feeds 35 of the school's families -- about 150 people.

"We knew that the food pantry would continue but how are we going to keep students involved in it? So when they wanted to start the food pantry club, my excitement, I couldn't contain it," says Kathy Saunders, a teacher at Grimsley.

The pantry is funded by donations from parents, students and local businesses. It's also completely anonymous.

"You never know who is getting the food and so it literally could be anyone in your class," explained Emily Lippitt, a senior at Grimsley.

Since the pantry has taken off teachers say they've seen a culture shift at one of the county's biggest schools.

"When you are food secure you don't think oh this student in my class who is sitting right next to me goes home and doesn't have anything to eat," said Joyce Costa, a senior at Grimsley.

Learning about food insecurity and how it effects high school students is now a major focus.

"Not having enough food over the weekend can impair a student's learning ability for most of the week and they'll come back and have lunch at school but it's just not enough. You can't just have one or two meals per day," explained Costa.

Yatisha Blythe, a homeless supervisor for the school district speaks with students about issues like food insecurity. She said the Grimsley students are on the right track.

"A lot of times there may be a kid in the classroom who may not be focused who may not be paying attention who may seem like they're the kid who's not getting it but they may just be hungry," Blythe said.

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