Food Drives

Food donations from the public and our industry partners are vital to our food operations and help us feed our neighbors in need across the Rio Grande Valley.

HOST A FOOD DRIVE

We thank you for your interest in helping the Food Bank RGV fight hunger. Please view our options below to see what category your food donation would fall under.

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View our Food Drive Flyer

Food Drives are a fun and simple way for the general public, businesses, and organizations  to give back to the community and help those in need. They are also great for team building and friendly competitions. Food Drives are also one of the most traditional ways to help your Food Bank RGV feed the hungry. 

Most Needed Foods

  • Canned meats like tuna, salmon, chicken
  • Pastas, rice
  • Peanut Butter
  • Soups
  • Individual Easy Open snacks and meals
  • Instant Potatoes
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Canned vegetables
  • Dry Beans

Logistics

We are GOING GREEN in an effort to encourage everyone to recycle and re-use boxes and save resources.

Please, collect food in small boxes and clean containers that you have. Copy paper sized boxes are ideal because they are small enough to move when filled and great for transport. Any other small boxes will do the job too. Although large boxes look great and hold more cans– you’ll find that once filled they will be almost impossible to move.

Drop Off & Pick-Ups

In keeping with our green initiative, we are asking any current and future food drive participants to drop off donations at our beautiful Historic facility – The Valley Fruit Company warehouse, located at 724 North Cage Boulevard in Pharr, Texas. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Friday 8:30am -11:30 am and 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Drop off after 2pm is ideal because there is less traffic at our warehouse and there will be staff to help with unloading.

We are able to help with deliveries and pickups on large amounts over 1,000 pounds/items, but it helps us a lot (and allows us to feed lots more people) if you’re able to drop off the food donation yourself. Pickups are also based on availability and exact times/dates cannot be guaranteed.

Please register your food drive below by filling out this form and be sure to contact us at 956-904-4505, if you have any questions.

The Food Bank RGV accepts non-perishable, dry or bulk products that are:

  • Unlabeled or mislabeled
  • Rejected but still safe for human consumption or use
  • Discontinued items
  • Off spec items
  • Damaged items (some restrictions apply)
  • Close-dated items
  • Various past “best if used by” dated products

The Food Bank RGV may also receive excess inventory of perishables and produce, if the product is still fit for human consumption and is usable. 

These donations may be received in our warehouse by appointment only. If you’d like to make a bulk food or produce donation please call Yara Doyle at 956-904-4533 or email Yara at ydoyle@foodbankrgv.com

Have you considered adding a fund drive or “Virtual Food Drive” to run in conjunction with your food drive? Every little bit matters and makes a difference in the lives of those who desperately need your help.

It’s true! A pocket full of change or a few spare dollars can go further when donated to the Food Bank RGV. Did you know a $5 Donation = 25 complete meals provided?

Sign Up Here to Host a Virtual Food Drive  

For general public, school, and organization food drives: Eva Finley (956)-904-4505
For corporate retail or produce donations:  Yara Doyle (956)-904-4533