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 2024
84,418
Meals Served
5,569
Bed Nights Provided in the Shelter
$108,508
Financial Aid Provided Through Family Emergency Assistance
681
Services Provided in the Job Shop
71
Unhoused Residents Job Placed
7,270
Great Physician Healthy Living Services
3,792
Volunteers
15,290
Volunteer Service Hours
1,285
Food Bags Distributed
208
Bibles Distributed
Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes
Learn more about the Executive-Director here.