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Valley’s food safety social net reacts as Texas passes on $350 million in children’s...

Children in the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the state are being left out of a new federal program aimed at helping address food insecurity during the summer break.

Empty Bowls fills need for nearly 1 million RGV families

A little painting and a whole lot of generosity helped generate enough money this month to feed around 900,000 Rio Grande Valley residents thanks to the largest food benefit in the region.

Photo Gallery: Food Bank RGV’s 17th annual Empty Bowls

EDINBURG — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley hosted its 17th annual Empty Bowls luncheon and silent auction Tuesday, Oct. 17, when attendees gathered to help raise funds and address food insecurity in the area.

Empty Bowls fundraiser set for Oct. 17 to address RGV food insecurity

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will be hosting its 17th annual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

7 Brew to honor Donna educator with donation to RGV Food Bank

A local educator will be honored by 7 Brew Coffee, a chain of coffee stands that has been recognizing individuals throughout the country each month.

Valley Baptist donates cereal, funds to Food Bank RGV

Valley Baptist Health System on Wednesday celebrated its ninth Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive by donating more than 3,000 boxes of cereal and $2,500 to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.

Needs rise in Valley as food bank fills demand with Empty Bowls

McALLEN — There’s more to empty bowls than just a clever name for the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley’s premiere fundraising event. As around 300 of them were nestled in the hands of painters here at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport on Saturday morning, with attendees trying their hand at creative designs and fun scribbles, the people behind the organization are hoping that what the bowls represent will inspire generosity in the hearts of Valley residents.

Food Bank RGV’s Empty Bowls are ready to be painted this Saturday

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is inviting the public to its Empty Bowls Paint Party Kick-off, which is set to transpire at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport.

Food Bank RGV joins national food drive, invites community to participate

The Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley is partnering up with the National Association of Letter Carriers to conduct its annual food drive this Saturday. 

Food Bank RGV receives $75,000 grant to expand food choices

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley announced that it was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation.