ECISD launches summer feeding program, here's what you need to know:
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Ector County ISD will, once again, offer summer meals to children in the county.
14 schools began offering meals this week, and two more locations will open on Monday, June 9. Free breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all children 18 and under and eligible people with disabilities every Monday through Thursday until July 17. However, Gonzales Elementary will provide meals on Fridays. ECISD will be closed on July 3, 4, and 7 for the Fourth of July holiday and no meals will be served on those days.
Below is a list of all locations, dates, and times meals will be available as well as a menu.
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ECISD said all meals must be eaten on site.
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