Food Bank RGV sees demand during summer months grow by nearly 20 %
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley reports an 18% increase in demand over the past three months, serving 202,402 individuals. CEO Libby Saenz noted that families are struggling to provide food during the summer when children are not in school. The food bank is also addressing needs from recent flooding in the area. Each household receives approximately 130 pounds of food, including fresh produce and proteins. Local resident Michelle Juarez emphasized the importance of the food bank for her family of four, encouraging others to seek help without embarrassment.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
