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Free Summer Meals Offered to El Paso Children by IDEA Public Schools

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IDEA Public Schools is launching a free summer meal program for children aged 18 and under, regardless of school enrollment, to combat food insecurity during the summer months. The initiative runs from May 26 to July 31 and will provide breakfast and lunch at select IDEA campuses. Meals must be consumed on-site, addressing the needs of the nearly 1.7 million Texas children facing hunger. Breakfast will be available Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with closures on federal holidays. This program aims to support families by ensuring children have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.

Key Details: • Program runs from May 26 to July 31, 2023. • Breakfast served Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. • Lunch served Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Closed on federal holidays: June 19 and June 29 to July 4. • Contact cafeteria managers at IDEA campuses for more information.

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