Hidalgo County judge rallies community leaders to tackle hunger across the Rio Grande Valley
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Hidalgo County is addressing food insecurity in the Rio Grande Valley, with Judge Richard Cortez leading the initiative. He is uniting nonprofits, food banks, and health clinics to identify the underlying causes of hunger, as nearly 25% of the Valley's population is affected, according to Feeding America. Cortez emphasized the importance of community involvement, stating, "We want to find solutions to the problem that we have." A free event titled "Hunger in the RGV: A Call to Action" will be held on September 3, 2026, at the Weslaco South Texas College campus, where attendees can learn more and hear about upcoming changes to SNAP benefits.
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