Food Assistance

RGV Food Bank for Seniors Only: Thursday 9:30 am to 11:30 am. (First come first serve)
RGV Food Bank Emergency Food: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 am to 5 pm.
RGV Food Bank also has a senior commodity program for low-income individuals over age 60.

119 E. Monroe Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550

The Salvation Army helps cure hunger daily by providing nutritious meals to anyone in need. This includes homeless people of all ages, as well as individuals and families who may be down on their luck and in need of some extra assistance.

1600 N. 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78501

The Salvation Army helps cure hunger daily by providing nutritious meals to anyone in need. This includes homeless people of all ages, as well as individuals and families who may be down on their luck and in need of some extra assistance.

Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron

Monday and Wednesday- One hot meal and one cold meal served

Fridays- One hot meal served

Meals on Wheels call 956-581-9494- meal delivery for participants or any low-income individual in Hidalgo or Cameron County.

2110 S. McColl, Edinburg, TX

Only provides assistance for a few days; do not go in every day

2001 Trenton Rd, McAllen, TX

Need to provide a utility bill & ID

Open from 9 AM till 10:30 AM.

Will be distributing on April 2nd and April 16th

514 South E Street, Harlingen, Texas 78550

Fully operational at this time and provides assistance with rent or utilities, and food bags. Agency also has a community nurse Monday through Friday.

1254 East Tyler Street, Brownsville, Texas, 78520

Provides services for the homeless such as them taking a shower, getting a clean pair of clothes, and 3 meals.

656 N. Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX

Must live within the area and call on April 1st

*Only take 10 people a month

101 N. O St., Harlingen, TX

Will be open on April 1-2 starting at 3:30 PM

4501 W Expy 83, Harlingen, TX 78552

Food distribution every Friday from 8 AM till 1 PM

Food Assistance

To apply for Food Stamps in Texas, call 211 or apply online at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home

3451 Dana Ave., Brownsville, TX

Harmony School of Innovation will now only be serving meals on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on Monday, April 6, 2020, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Harmony School of Innovation Brownsville.

4395 Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville, TX

30 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX

Beginning Monday, April 6, all IDEA campuses in Texas will extend their curbside meal service to include supper, in addition to breakfast and lunch. Curbside meal hours remain Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m., with the requirement to show proof of children in order to receive meals. For more information on this process and what is considered eligible proof, please visit “Curbside Meal Update” at ideapublicschools.org/parents/health-services.

2800 S Dakota Ave., Brownsville, TX

Beginning Monday, April 6, all IDEA campuses in Texas will extend their curbside meal service to include supper, in addition to breakfast and lunch. Curbside meal hours remain Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m., with the requirement to show proof of children in order to receive meals. For more information on this process and what is considered eligible proof, please visit “Curbside Meal Update” at ideapublicschools.org/parents/health-services.

201 East Monroe Street, Harlingen, TX, 78550

Programs include a food pantry and other social services like rent assistance. Contact agency for more information and changes as assistance is based on funding availability.

1425 Robinhood Dr., Brownsville, TX

To support its customers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will suspend service disconnections to electric, water and wastewater residential and commercial customers until April 30, 2020.

955 W. Price Rd., Brownsville, TX 78520

Emergency Assistance-CCRGV Emergency Assistance Program provides short-term utility assistance, hotel/motel vouchers to assist with temporary shelter for the homeless, emergency assistance program , medical needs vouchers, medical consultation and or prescription assistance for those in need.

955 W. Price Rd., Brownsville, TX 78520

Valley Metro continues with free transportation in 2020 on their routes.
Main Brownsville transfer hub: Brownsville Market Square (downtown Brownsville)
Service hours are typically Monday – Saturday, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Get Help Today

Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799- SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.

Helping Victims in Times of Domestic Crisis

Family Crisis Center, Inc. is a domestic violence and rape crisis center that provides services to victims and their families. The Center offers a 24 hour hotline, provides 24 hour emergency shelter, crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment and advocacy.

Texas Abuse Hotline

Call our Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with our secure website and get a response within 24 hours.

Online: Texas Abuse https://www.txabusehotline.org/

The Social Care Network

Aunt Bertha’s network connects people seeking help and verified social care providers that serve them. Thousands of nonprofits and social care providers serve their communities. But for most people, navigating the system to get help has been difficult, time consuming, and frustrating. Too many Americans are suffering, and they don’t need to. So at Aunt Bertha, we created a social care network that connects people and programs — making it easy for people to find social services in their communities, for nonprofits to coordinate their efforts, and for customers to integrate social care into the work they already do. Visit them online: https://www.auntbertha.com/

Say hello to Better.

Visit their website at https://www.bswhealth.com/ or to install the app on your mobile device, simply text BETTER to 88408 to have it sent to your phone. No appointment is needed.

Personalized care when and where you need it.

Visit their website at https://healthcare.ascension.org/ to download the app. Use the code HOME for a $20 cost per visit, and no appointment is needed. Ascension Texas has established a COVID-19 hotline 1-833- 919-1680, available 6 a.m. – midnight. The hotline is staffed by registered nurses who will respond to public questions and implement the most up-to-date screenings and protocols to guide patients to the most appropriate care setting, including staying at home and/or virtual options.

Doctors On Call 24 Hours.

Visit their website to sign-up for a free account. https://www.mdlive.com/

The right care when you need it most.

Visit their website at https://www.teladoc.com/ to set-up an account or download their app. The cost of a Teladoc visit depends on your health plan, with everyday care costing less than $49.

Every Doctor, a tap away!

Visit their website at https://heydoc.net/ to download the app. A visit on HeyDoc costs the patient between $10 and $50.

2-1-1 Texas

If you need help finding a doctor or accessing medical care, dial 2-1-1, then choose Option 6 or call toll-free at 877-541-7905 or visit www.211texas.org. Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days per week.

Office of Student Life & Dean of Students

Email: counseling@utrgv.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTRGVStudentLife