Emergency Food Assistance

Emergency Assistance is available for individuals or families in need.

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Emergency Food Pantry

The Food Bank RGV has an Emergency Food Pantry on-site for people in need of emergency food assistance, such as when there is no food in the home. During your initial visit to the Food Bank RGV, you will receive a food distribution through our client-choice food pantry and a  referral to a food pantry in your neighborhood, close to you, that can provide food assistance on a monthly basis, as needed. When visiting the Emergency Food Pantry, please provide your I.D. and proof of address, such as a utility bill.

Food Bank RGV’s Dates and Times of Operation:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

*Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. to allow staff a lunch hour*

The Food Bank RGV is located at 724 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr, TX.

Referrals

If you are in need of food assistance, please contact us. Our food bank has a network of 275 partner agencies across Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties. Our team will refer you to a partner pantry that is close to you.  Please call us at 956-682-8101 and select option 2 for a referral to a pantry close to you.

Are You a Veteran?

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For more information about obtaining food assistance or for referrals,
please call 956-682-8101 and select option 2.