Repackaging donated food for use at food pantries around the Valley is the single most important volunteer task at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.
In fact in 2007, Food Bank RGV volunteers enabled Valley hunger relief partner agencies to deliver over 1.3 million meals to neighbors in need. Food Bank RGV volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am – 5 pm. Volunteer hours are extended Thursday nights from 6 – 9 pm. Groups or 10 or more may arrange special hours to accommodate their schedules.
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April - May
International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) recently launched the Fill-the-Bin Campaign for the School Tools Project. To host a fill-the-bin container or register a team for Bowl-A-Rama, please contact Stephanie Vasquez at (956) 992-9669 or email her at stephaniev@foodbankrgv.com.
Third Wednesday of the Month - Singles Nights
May 21 is the next singles night from 5:30 – 9 pm singles ages 21 and over are invited to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. for a volunteer singles night at 2601 W. Zinnia in McAllen. Contact the Food Bank RGV at 956-682-8101 to learn more.
May 10 NALC Food Drive: Stamp Out Hunger Mail customers from Brownsville to Roma are asked to participate in this food drive by leaving a bag of groceries by the mailbox. Collection sites are planned for the United States Post Office at 620 East Pecan Boulevard, McAllen, TX, Harlingen Post Office at 1502 New Combes Hwy Harlingen, TX and the Brownsville Post Office location at 1001 E Elizabeth St. in Brownsville, TX. Mail carriers will collect them and a donation will be made to the Food Bank RGV. For more information, please call Carter at 956-682-8101.
May 12th – August 3
Help End Hunger (H-E-B checkout promotion)
Grocery customers have a chance to show their support for local hunger relief efforts by tearing off a check-stand coupon that helps us to feed the hungry here at home. Remember $1 enables us to provide seven balanced nutritious meals for those in need.
