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How EPISD students will get free breakfast and lunch
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the program, including how to apply and which campuses qualify, are available from the El Paso Independent School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department.
The El Paso Independent School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department is taking part in national meal programs. This participation will allow the department to offer free and reduced-price meals to students. The meals will be provided through the Community Eligibility Provision at certain campuses and through applications at other campuses.
Further details about the program, including how to apply and which campuses qualify, are available from the El Paso Independent School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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