Tag: Loaves & Fishes
Brownsville, Harlingen shelters host feasts for those in need
It’s the time of year when the prospect of a serious feast looms large, and when charity organizations and homeless shelters go all out to make sure those less fortunate don’t get left out.
Harlingen mulls migrant backup shelter
HARLINGEN — The city’s community center might soon become a backup shelter for Central American migrants seeking asylum in the United States.
Meanwhile, for asylum-seeking...
Officials warn of deadly exposure to cold; more take cover in shelters
HARLINGEN — Ambulances are caring for more residents suffering potentially deadly exposure to freezing temperatures amid a historic cold wave.
Meanwhile, officials are urging residents...
Cameron County residents struggle with homelessness in pandemic
HARLINGEN — Thanksgiving meals packed into styrofoam boxes sat on a table by the dining hall door of Loaves & Fishes, the homeless shelter...
Homeless shelter moves residents to hotel, worker tests positive for virus
Loaves & Fishes, the Harlingen-based homeless shelter, says one person who works in the building has tested positive for COVID-19 and two others are...
Homeless shelter moves residents to hotel, worker tests positive for virus
Loaves & Fishes, the Harlingen-based homeless shelter, says one person who works in the building has tested positive for COVID-19 and two others are...
Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving dinner served at Loaves and Fishes
HARLINGEN — “It’s ready!”
The hams had been cut, turkey cooked, mashed potatoes and green beans had all been prepared by the volunteers at Loaves...