Food Bank RGV - Community Meal Packing & Distribution Support (Cesar Chavez Day of Service)

Description

Join us in honoring Cesar Chavez’s legacy by giving back to the UTRGV community through a hands-on volunteer event! 


Event Details

·       Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

·       Locations: 724 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577 (Please park on the volunteer parking lot located in the south side of the building.) 

 

·       Check In Time (Morning Shift): 8:30 AM 

·       Event Time (Morning Shift): 8:30 AM – 12 PM

 

·       Check In Time (Afternoon Shift): 1:30 PM 

·       Event Time (Afternoon Shift): 1:30 PM – 4 PM

 

Volunteer Roles

For every 1 hour that you volunteer, you help provide 105 meals. Volunteers can assist in the following stations:

·       CSFP: Packaging boxes for our senior program

·       New Beginnings: Sorting through mixed retail donations

·       OKP: Making bags for elementary school programs

·       Garden: Planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables

What to Wear

·       No open-toed shoes

·       No shorts more than two inches above the knee

·       No spaghetti strap shirts

·       No leggings

·       Masks must be worn at all times

Sign up now and be part of this meaningful day of service! Let’s come together to serve, lead, and continue the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

For questions or accommodations contact the CSI Community Service Team at VOLUNTEER@utrgv.edu.

Location

Get Connected Icon 724 N Cage Blvd
Pharr, TX  78577

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Mar 27, 2026 @ 8:30am
to 11:00am CT
2.50 hours 26 of 40
Fri Mar 27, 2026 @ 1:30pm
to 4:00pm CT
2.50 hours 29 of 40