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IDEA Public Schools offers free summer meals at both locations
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lidianna Reyes , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway IDEA Public Schools has made this offer available to kids 18 years old and younger.
In the Odessa area, a local school system is providing free meals for children during the summer months. IDEA Public Schools has made this offer available to kids 18 years old and younger. The program includes both breakfast and lunch.
The free meal program is scheduled to run from May 29th to July 21st. It is available at both IDEA Public Schools locations in Odessa. For more information about the free summer meal program, readers can contact IDEA Public Schools directly or visit their website, as further details may be available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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