Free meal distribution events around the Rio Grande Valley following severe storm
Free meals are being provided to those affected by Thursday's severe thunderstorm that left many areas across the Rio Grande Valley flooded.
THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army will serve free meals at the following locations on Monday, March 31 starting at 11:30 a.m.:
- Santa Rosa Youth Center - 513 S, FM 506, Santa Rosa, TX 78593
- Laureles County Park - 33685 FM 2893, San Benito, TX 78586
- Primera Police Department - 22893 Stuart Place Rd., Primera, TX 78552
-Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department - Corner of East Main St. and 77, Sebastian, TX 78594
CAMERON COUNTY
City of Santa Rosa
The Salvation Army is partnering up with the city of Santa Rosa to provide free hot meals to those in need.
The event is set for Tuesday, April 1 from 11:30 a.m. until supplies last at the Santa Rosa Youth Center, located at 513 S., Farm to Market 506.
Everyone must park at the County Park and walk to collect their plates. A limit of two plates per person will be in effect.
HIDALGO COUNTY
City of Donna
The Salvation Army will be distributing meals on Tuesday, April 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 o.m. at the Donna Recreation Center, located at 307 Miller Avenue.
City of Edcouch
The city of Edcouch is helping families in need by offering them free meals at the Edcouch Fire Department.
The drive-thru distribution event is being held on Sunday, March 30 from noon until supplies last. The Edcouch Fire department is located at 200 W. Santa Rosa Ave.
The event is sponsored by the city of Edcouch, world Central Kitchen and Padre South Development LLC.
City of McAllen
The city of McAllen is partnering with World Central Kitchen to provide free meals to residents impacted by the recent severe weather and flooding.
Meals can be picked up at the Palmview Community Center, located at 3401 Jordan Rd., on Sunday, March 30, from noon until supplies run out.
A second meal distribution event is also set for the Palmview community Center on Tuesday, April 1, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or until supplies run out.
City of Weslaco
The city of Weslaco will be having two meal distribution events on Sunday, March 30, at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Harlon Block Sports Complex - 1020 W 18th St.
- Palacio de Destinee - 1502 N Border Ave.
The city of Weslaco and The Salvation Army will provide 700 meals to those affected by the recent storm.
Meals will also be served on Monday, March 31 at Weslaco City Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Weslaco City Hall is located at 255 s. Hansas Ave.
WILLACY COUNTY
City of Sebastian
The American Red Cross is setting up a food station for those affected by the flood in the Sebastian area.
The distribution event is set for Sunday, March 30 at 4:30 pm at the Sebastian Fire Station, located at 13607 FM 506. The American Red Cross and the Sebastian Fire Department will be there until supplies run out