In an effort to keep Las Cruces children healthy and well-fed during the summer, several free summer meal programs are now open.
On June 4, Las Cruces Public Schools began serving free breakfast and lunch meals at several locations.
Breakfast is served from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the following locations:
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Las Cruces High School, 1750 El Paseo Rd.
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Organ Mountain High School, 5700 Mesa Grande Dr.
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Mayfield High School, 1955 N. Valley Dr.
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Loma Heights Elementary, 1600 E. Madrid
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Mesilla Park Elementary, 955 W. Union Ave.
For more information about LCPS’ summer meal program, please call 575-649-5354.
The New Mexico Department of Early Childhood Education and Care also has several locations open for free summer meals.
“We invite every New Mexican family to take advantage of this incredible program,” said ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky. “The Summer Food Service Program is free to all New Mexicans, regardless of income, and an easy way for families to ensure their children receive nutritious meals during the busy summer months. With more than 600 meal locations statewide, you are sure to find a location that suits you.”
Children from 1 to 18 years old can receive free meals. Adults with disabilities who receive other services may also qualify for free meals.
No registration or registration is required. Meals are available at the following locations in Las Cruces:
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Butterfield Community Center, 9350 Berry Patch Lane
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Doña Ana Elementary, 551 Camino de Flores
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East Picacho Elementary, 4450 N. Valley Dr.
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Mesa High School, 7225 Jornada Rd.
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Camino Real Middle School, 2961 N. Roadrunner Pkwy.
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Jornada Elementary, 3400 Elks Dr.
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BT Washington elementary, 755 E. Chestnut
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Mayfield High School, 1955 N. Valley Drive
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Valley View Elementary, 915 California Ave.
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Centennial High School, 1950 S. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
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Arrowhead Park ECHS, 3600 Arrowhead Dr.
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Tombaugh Elementary, 226 Carver Rd.
Service times vary. Visit https://summerfoodnm.org/meal-sites?search=Las%20Cruces for detailed meal service times.
This article originally appeared on the Las Cruces Sun-News: Free breakfast and lunch are now being served to Las Cruces children
