RGV Flooding Event 2018
Beginning Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the Rio Grande Valley experienced a massive rain event with some areas receiving over 16 inches of rain. The areas of Weslaco, Mercedes, McAllen, Mission, Brownsville and other areas in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties experienced major flooding and flash flooding. These counties received disaster declarations by Governor Greg Abbott.
The Food Bank RGV has been coordinating with State and local authorities along with Feeding America, Feeding Texas, and community partners to respond to the needs of those affected by the flooding.
If you would like to make a monetary donation, please use this link: Flooding 2018
See our work in action in these Photo Galleries:
Lucero Del Norte (N. Mercedes)
Donations from the Community and sister Food Banks
Weslaco Pct. 1 (Friday, June 22, 2018)
