ADVISORY: Food Bank of the RGV to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Produce Resource Center
For Planning Purposes: 12/10/2024
Contact: Wesley Story
wstory@feedingtexas.org
***Friday, December 12 at 10am***
PHARR, TEXAS – On Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m., the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (FBRGV) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Produce Resource Center.
“The new Produce Resource Center houses a cooler, freezer, and operations area and will allow the Food Bank of the RGV to serve more community members with healthy produce options,” said Libby Saenz, CEO of FBRGV. “We are grateful for the generous support from the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, which made construction of this new building possible, along with the Texas Department of Agriculture, and The Meadows Foundation.”
Produce sourced in the Rio Grande Valley is distributed statewide by the Collaborative for Fresh Produce, which serves 20 food banks in the Feeding Texas network and dozens more across the Feeding America network of food banks. Through this collaboration, 75 million pounds of nutritious fresh produce are distributed annually, reaching over 4 million hungry Texans.
Adam Scripps lived a life of humble generosity. The family-run Adam R. Scripps Foundation, established posthumously in 2023, allocates millions annually to Scripps’ cherished causes like animal welfare and community development, with grants overseen by his relatives to honor his legacy. In 2023, the Foundation donated $900,000 to support FBRGV’s new Produce Rescue Center, which will enable CFP and the Food Bank of the RGV to double the amount of fresh produce distributed to food insecure Texans.
“The Food Bank of the RGV does incredible work serving families across the Valley every single day,” said Alex Bakkum, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Adam R. Scripps Foundation. “Their dedication to fighting food insecurity and improving lives in the community is truly inspiring. This new cold storage facility will help them provide even more fresh, nutritious food to those who need it most—ensuring that families have access to healthy meals year-round. The Adam R. Scripps Foundation is proud to support their mission to end hunger and build a healthier Rio Grande Valley. Organizations like the Food Bank of the RGV make communities stronger, and we’re honored to be part of this important work.”
The following provides details about the groundbreaking ceremony for any reporters wishing to attend.
WHO: Libby Saenz, CEO of FBRGV
FBRGV staff
RGV community members
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for RGV Produce Resource
Center
WHEN: Friday, December 12
10 a.m. CST
WHERE: Food Bank of the RGV
724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, Texas
Please contact Carla Yruegas at cyruegas@foodbankrgv.com with questions and to RSVP for the event.
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Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks and leads a unified effort for a hunger-free Texas. Learn more and find your local food bank at www.feedingtexas.org.
