The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will celebrate the completion of its new cooler and freezer facility with a ribbon cutting on Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m.
The new cold-storage facility is located on-site behind the Food Bank RGV’s historic Valley Fruit Company building. The Food Bank RGV is located at 724 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr.
The completion of this project marks a major step forward in expanding the Food Bank’s capacity to safely store and distribute a greater variety of fresh produce, dairy, and proteins to families across Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties. The added space will also help maintain steadier inventory levels for partner agencies throughout the year.
“This project represents growth not just for the Food Bank RGV, but for the entire community we serve,” said Libby A. Saenz, CEO of the Food Bank RGV. “With the completion of our new cooler and freezer, we are better equipped to provide fresh, healthy food to our neighbors in need and continue working toward our vision of every family fed.”
Local officials, community partners, partner agency representatives and general public are invited to attend the ribbon cutting and tour the new facility following the ceremony.
The Food Bank RGV is the only Feeding America member food bank in the Rio Grande Valley and works with more than 275 partner agencies to distribute over 46 million pounds of food annually.
To RSVP for this event, please contact Carla Yruegas at (956) 904-4517 or email yruegas@foodbankrgv.com
About the Food Bank RGV
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and has grown to be the largest charity in South Texas based on clients served. In 2025, the Food Bank RGV distributed over 38 million meals to individuals and families in need. Currently, the Food Bank RGV serves over 92,000 people weekly through its network of 275 partner agencies. Learn more about the Food Bank RGV and its ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger at www.foodbankrgv.com.people weekly through its network of 275 partner agencies. Learn more about the Food Bank RGV and its ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger at www.foodbankrgv.com.
