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Some Ysleta ISD campuses will have free breakfast, lunch for the school year
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Ysleta Independent School District shared a list of campuses giving free breakfast and lunch meals for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 3.
Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), nearly 90% of YISD campuses wi...
Key takeaway Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), nearly 90% of YISD campuses will provide free lunch, according to the district.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Ysleta Independent School District's decision to provide free breakfast and lunch meals at nearly 90% of its campuses will have a significant impact on the daily lives of students and their families. For many households in the district, this program will help alleviate the financial burden of providing meals for their children, allowing them to allocate resources elsewhere. The fact that parents of students attending CEP schools do not need to fill out a lunch application will also streamline the process and reduce administrative hurdles. Additionally, the state funding that will provide free lunch meals to qualifying high school students at certain schools demonstrates a commitment to supporting low-income families in the community. As the school year begins, it will be worth monitoring how this program affects student performance, attendance, and overall well-being, as well as its potential to serve as a model for other school districts in the El Paso area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Ysleta Independent School District shared a list of campuses giving free breakfast and lunch meals for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 3.
Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), nearly 90% of YISD campuses wi...
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