Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution (CSFP Program) – Brownsville (San Felipe de Jesus)

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026

Zip Code: 78526

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution (CSFP Program) – Mission (Guadalupe Catholic Church)

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 12, 2026

Zip Code: 78572

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kids Produce Market (KPM): Setup & Distribution (TSTC Student Center)

In our Kids Produce Market, volunteers will assist in setting up fruits and vegetables in a farmers market setting.

Volunteers must be able to lift 15lbs and show proof of ID prior to visiting each school.


This is a double hour opportunity. 

The dress code is jeans, t-shirt, and close toed shoes.

NO leggings, muscle t-shirts or tank tops, open toed shoes or heels, shirts with inappropriate writing, or shorts two inches or more above the knee.

 

Please reach out to Myriam Gonzalez at (956) 827-1386 for any question regarding this opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

In our Kids Produce Market, volunteers will assist in setting up fruits and vegetables in a farmers market setting.

Volunteers must be able to lift 15lbs and show proof of ID prior to visiting each school.


This is a double hour opportunity. 

The dress code is jeans, t-shirt, and close toed shoes.

NO leggings, muscle t-shirts or tank tops, open toed shoes or heels, shirts with inappropriate writing, or shorts two inches or more above the knee.

 

Please reach out to Myriam Gonzalez at (956) 827-1386 for any question regarding this opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 11, 2026

Zip Code: 78550

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution - Alton (CSFP Offsite Program)

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 5, 2026

Zip Code: 78573

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Box Packaging Support Team (Late Afternoon Shifts)

Volunteers will be helping out in one of the following stations.

 

Senior Box: Package food into boxes for senior clients in our program

 

MUST be able to lift 15lbs. 

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

SHIFTS WILL BE FIRST WEEK AND LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH!!!  


REMINDER:

T-SHIRTS, JEANS, LONG SHORTS, AND ATHLETIC SHOES ONLY!!!

NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS OR CROP TOPS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED.

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Volunteers will be helping out in one of the following stations.

 

Senior Box: Package food into boxes for senior clients in our program

 

MUST be able to lift 15lbs. 

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

SHIFTS WILL BE FIRST WEEK AND LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH!!!  


REMINDER:

T-SHIRTS, JEANS, LONG SHORTS, AND ATHLETIC SHOES ONLY!!!

NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS OR CROP TOPS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED.

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 78577

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gem Valley Farm - Community Garden Assistant

Join the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley team at Gem Valley Farm to help maintain and care for our community garden!

Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and general garden upkeep to keep the farm thriving. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn about gardening, and support your local community.

Location: Food Bank RGV – 724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Additional Info: Please follow the volunteer dress code. Since this is an outdoor activity, bring a hat and gardening gloves.

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Join the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley team at Gem Valley Farm to help maintain and care for our community garden!

Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and general garden upkeep to keep the farm thriving. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn about gardening, and support your local community.

Location: Food Bank RGV – 724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Additional Info: Please follow the volunteer dress code. Since this is an outdoor activity, bring a hat and gardening gloves.

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 78577

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution (CSFP Program) – Brownsville (Tony Gonzalez Park)

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Volunteers will help distribute food boxes and produce to seniors as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that provides monthly nutritious food to low-income seniors to improve their health.

Tasks include:

Setting up for distribution

Assisting seniors in receiving their boxes and produce

Important Notes / Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Volunteers must be able to work outside

This is a double hour opportunity

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 8, 2026 through Jun 17, 2026

Zip Code: 78521

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry Support (Edcouch Resource Center)

Help us at our new FBRGV location in Edcouch! Volunteers will assist with:

Restocking shelves with canned goods, bread, and produce

Preparing bags for our Emergency Food Pantry

Other tasks as needed

Important Notes:

Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings.

Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return.

Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent.

No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse.

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Help us at our new FBRGV location in Edcouch! Volunteers will assist with:

Restocking shelves with canned goods, bread, and produce

Preparing bags for our Emergency Food Pantry

Other tasks as needed

Important Notes:

Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings.

Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return.

Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent.

No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse.

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 78538

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry Support (Mission Resource Center)

Help us at our FBRGV location in Mission! Volunteers will assist with:

Making bags for our Emergency Food Pantry

Other tasks as needed

Important Notes:

Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings.

Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return.

Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent.

No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse.

Bilingual reminders are included for Spanish-speaking volunteers.

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Help us at our FBRGV location in Mission! Volunteers will assist with:

Making bags for our Emergency Food Pantry

Other tasks as needed

Important Notes:

Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings.

Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return.

Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent.

No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse.

Bilingual reminders are included for Spanish-speaking volunteers.

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 78572

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Box Program & Product Recovery (Pharr Resource Center)

Help us fight hunger by volunteering in one of our main stations:

Senior Box Program: Prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly individuals.

Product Recovery: Inspect, sort, and clean products received from local food drives and retail donations.

While these are the primary stations, volunteer opportunities may vary depending on the needs of other departments.

Important Notes / Dress Code:

No open-toed shoes

No shorts more than two inches above the knee

No spaghetti strap shirts

No leggings

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Help us fight hunger by volunteering in one of our main stations:

Senior Box Program: Prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly individuals.

Product Recovery: Inspect, sort, and clean products received from local food drives and retail donations.

While these are the primary stations, volunteer opportunities may vary depending on the needs of other departments.

Important Notes / Dress Code:

No open-toed shoes

No shorts more than two inches above the knee

No spaghetti strap shirts

No leggings

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 78577

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Box & Product Recovery Assistants

Help us fight hunger by volunteering in our Senior Box Program station where we prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly people or in our Product Recovery station where we inspect, sort, and clean product received from local food drives and retail donations. While these two stations are where volunteers help most often, opportunities may change based on necessity in other departments.

REMINDER: NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED.  

 
 

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Help us fight hunger by volunteering in our Senior Box Program station where we prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly people or in our Product Recovery station where we inspect, sort, and clean product received from local food drives and retail donations. While these two stations are where volunteers help most often, opportunities may change based on necessity in other departments.

REMINDER: NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED.  

 
 

Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78577

Allow Groups: No