Help & HopeFor the Hungry, the Homeless and the Hurting
About Loaves & Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley
Loaves & Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley is one of those few organizations that cut across every ethnic, cultural and socio-economic barrier. Hunger and homelessness is not race or class specific. Most Americans are about one paycheck or serious illness away from the reality most of our clients face every day. At Loaves & Fishes, we offer help and hope to our community through the following services:
Bread of Life Dining Hall
Serves free hot and nutritious meals to anyone in need of a plate of food. Bread of Life Dining Hall
Family Emergency Assistance
Provides short-term assistance for rent or utilities, and food bags. Family Emergency Assistance
Great Physician Healthy Living
Offers basic health and wellness education and services. Great Physician Healthy Living
The New Hope Job Shop
Offers GED Preparation, Computer Classes, and Job Assistance. The New Hope Job Shop
Harvest Table Food Pantry
Distributes food bags containing canned goods and other items. Harvest Table Food Pantry
Open Arms Homeless Shelter
Provides temporary residence and assistance for homeless individuals. Open Arms Homeless Shelter
Our Impact in 2019
167,197
Meals Served
10,442
Bed Nights Provided in the Shelter
$116,773
Provided Through Family Emergency Assistance
6,913
Services Provided in the Job Shop
3,751
Healthy Living Events & Community Health Nurse Visits
From the Blog
ESG CARES Act
ESG CARES Act
May 28, 2020
Everyone has heard of the 2.2 trillion dollar stimulus package, the Corona Virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Some of that money has…
ESG CARES ActA few comments about our status at Loaves & Fishes.
A few comments about our status at Loaves & Fishes.
May 5, 2020
I am planning for the worst and, of course, hoping for the best. Our plans take into account that the virus outbreak may worsen at…
A few comments about our status at Loaves & Fishes.Volunteers and Donations
Volunteers and Donations
April 28, 2020
We're grateful to our many volunteers and supporters and appreciate their patience these past several weeks. Starting May 4th Loaves & Fishes will welcome volunteers…
Volunteers and Donations
A Message from Pastor Bill ReaganExecutive Director
2020 marks my eleventh year as executive director of Loaves & Fishes. I was ordained a pastor in 1983. Loaves & Fishes is my longest tenured ministry position. I am also the longest serving executive director of our organization.
I am frequently asked to give tours of the building. I am always proud to show the community the wonderful work our team does to bring Help & Hope for the Hungry, the Homeless and the Hurting.