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• Food Bank RGV asking for volunteers, donations for storm victims Play Video

  May 10, 2026 12:01 PM

  The Food Bank RGV is asking for volunteers and donations to help communities impacted by Saturday's severe weather. According to the First Warn 5 Weather Team , Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties were placed under a severe thunderstorm warning on Saturday as storms moved throughout the Rio Grande Valley... more »

• Weslaco Museum set to reopen following pipe leak repairs Play Video

  April 19, 2026 6:25 PM

  The Weslaco Museum is set to reopen its doors on Tuesday, April 28 and visitors may notice some repairs that are underway. The museum has been closed since April 13 after water got inside the building due to a pipe leak. Thankfully, none of the artifacts were damaged. ... more »

• Food Bank RGV's new building will help store more food Play Video

  December 13, 2025 2:31 PM

  The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has a new building to store food. The building has both a freezer and a cooler and will double the amount of produce they're able to store and allow more food to be brought in. The food bank feeds nearly... more »

• Residents displaced by Brownsville apartment complex fire continue receiving support from the community Play Video

  December 11, 2025 12:07 PM

  Crews were working on Wednesday to restore power to tenants at the Palacio Real Apartments in Brownsville. The apartment complex was destroyed in a Sunday fire that injured two people and displaced 26 families. The Brownsville Fire Marshal's Office said the cause of the fire is still under... more »

• Tim's Coats ends latest campaign with $42,000 raised Play Video

  December 11, 2025 11:27 AM

  The 43rd annual Tim’s Coats campaign ended on Wednesday night with Channel 5 News viewers donating $42,000. The campaign collected donations from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10 to purchase new coats for families across the Rio Grande Valley who are in need. The purchased coats will go to... more »

• Salvation Army begins Angel Tree program for Hidalgo County children Play Video

  December 1, 2025 12:36 PM

  The Salvation Army in McAllen is working to bring joy to children this holiday season. It's thanks to their annual Angel Tree program, and a part of that program is called the Forgotten Angels. Salvation Army Commanding Officer Jan Zuniga talked more about the program and how the... more »

• City of Mission seeking donations for Adopt-A-Grandparent initiative Play Video

  November 18, 2025 10:27 AM

  The city of Mission is looking to collect items for their annual Adopt-A-Grandparent initiative. They're collecting everything from teddy bears, socks, blankets, board games, and coloring books. All donations will be distributed to long-term nursing home residents to bring them a smile this holiday season. Last year,... more »

• Salvation Army of Harlingen food pantry sees drop in donations Play Video

  September 19, 2025 10:49 AM

  A critical resource for families in the lower Rio Grande Valley is running on empty. The Salvation Army is pausing its food box distributions for September. They have a storage room that should be full of vegetables, pastas, beans and cereal, but now sits nearly empty. "Some of... more »

• San Benito police collecting school supply donations Play Video

  July 23, 2025 11:34 AM

  The San Benito Police Department is collecting school supply donations for kids in the community. According to a Facebook post, the police department is collecting items such as pencils, paper, pens, crayons, markers, notebooks, folders, binders, backpacks and calculators, among other things. Donations can be dropped off... more »

• Elsa Volunteer Fire Department warns community of fake fundraiser Play Video

  July 19, 2025 6:32 PM

  The Elsa Volunteer Fire Department is warning the public about a scam involving a fundraiser. According to a Facebook post, they are advising the community that they are not hosting any plate sale or fundraiser for an individual who passed away. The post said they were made... more »

• Starr County volunteers reschedule trip to assist flood victims in Central Texas Play Video

  July 17, 2025 1:58 PM

  Volunteers from Starr County had to reschedule their trip to the Texas Hill Country to assist flood victims due to the weather. The Starr County Commerce Association has rescheduled Friday's planned trip for Saturday. The group is going back up to help organize all the donations that have... more »

• Blankets donated to DHR Health cancer patients in Edinburg Play Video

  July 11, 2025 6:35 PM

  Bert Ogden Subaru and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society donated blankets to cancer patients at DHR Health in Edinburg on Friday. They hope the blankets offer support and comfort. "We hope that our patients, who are receiving active treatment for cancer, do feel that hope and care," DHR Health... more »

• Weslaco, La Joya first responders head to Kerrville to provide support for flood victims Play Video

  July 11, 2025 11:29 AM

  Weslaco firefighters and the La Joya Police Department made the trip to Kerrville to provide support and aid to flood victims. The city of Weslaco posted on Facebook that two members of the fire department were deployed to assist in flood recovery efforts. The city said firefighter Justin... more »

• McAllen ISD asking the community to 'fill the bus' with donations for flood victims in Central Texas Play Video

  July 9, 2025 2:54 PM

  The McAllen Independent School District announced they're Fill The Bus campaign for flood victims in Kerr County. The district will be collecting donations from Monday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the McAllen ISD Central Office, located... more »

• Non-profit collecting school supplies for Brownsville ISD students Play Video

  July 2, 2025 3:41 PM

  Summer vacation is halfway through for Rio Grande Valley Students, which means some parents may be thinking about back-to-school shopping. The Brownsville Wellness Coalition is trying to help parents ahead of the next school year by collecting school supplies. Officials say they've already collected more than $500 worth... more »

• Valley non-profit advocating for monument at historic Black cemetery in Edinburg Play Video

  June 28, 2025 1:27 PM

  Rio Grande Valley non-profit, Village in the Valley, began raising $50,000 in order to place a marble monument at Restlawn Cemetery, a historic black cemetery in Edinburg. Restlawn Cemetery is located along U.S. Highway 281, near the intersection of Richardson Road and Jasmine Road. "It is something that... more »

• Food Bank RGV partnering with Mrs. Baird's in Fighting Texas Hunger campaign Play Video

  June 17, 2025 5:11 PM

  A big giveaway occurred to help fight hunger. The Food Bank Rio Grande Valley gave away a thousand loaves of Mrs. Baird's bread as part of their Fighting Texas Hunger campaign. The food bank and Mrs. Baird's has been teaming up for this project for the last four... more »

• Donna couple loses home during storm after their kids saved for a year to buy it Play Video

  June 13, 2025 6:05 PM

  The cleanup continues in Donna, and the storm caused damage to a couple's mobile home, flipping it upside down. People in the community have been pouring in with donations and support. A family friend even came with heavy machinery to clean up the debris. The couple who lived... more »

• Plasma center seeks donations from Valley residents who recovered from coronavirus Play Video

  May 20, 2020 7:42 PM

  A plasma company with centers in the Rio Grande Valley is accepting donations from recovered coronavirus patients in effort to find a life-saving medicine for the virus. Vlasta Hakes, the corporate affairs director for Grifols, says plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can help produce antibodies for others who might... more »

• HOV: Winter Texan volunteers at Food Bank RGV Play Video

  May 6, 2020 9:29 PM

  PHARR — A demand for services is at an all time high at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. As many struggle to put food on the table, visitors from out-of-state are lending a helping hand. Melinda and Al Kimmel are proud of being from Oklahoma, but... more »

• Salvation Army in McAllen running low on resources due to pandemic Play Video

  March 31, 2020 7:06 PM

  MCALLEN – The Salvation Army in McAllen is feeling the impact of coronavirus and they are asking for help. Officials told CHANNEL 5 NEWS all the changes to follow county orders along with the increase of people they serve has them using emergency funds. “We had an influx... more »

• Nonprofit seeks prom wear donations for Valley teenagers with special needs Play Video

  February 5, 2020 7:36 PM

  MCALLEN – That time of year is around the corner. Many teenagers will be looking for the perfect dress or tuxedo, but, for some, getting ready for the prom isn’t easy and comes at a cost. However, for a special group, prom is completely free. Capable Kids puts... more »

• Donated Toys Stolen from San Benito Church Play Video

  December 19, 2019 6:22 PM

  SAN BENITO – Someone stole Christmas from hundreds of Rio Grande Valley children in-need, just one day before a toy giveaway planned for Friday. Estella Tejada, the public relations executive for Live Now Ministries in San Benito, says that on Wednesday somebody claiming to be a staff member took... more »

• Valley Community Volunteers at Sharing Basket Event to Help Feed Families Play Video

  November 26, 2019 5:37 PM

  SAN JUAN – The hard part is over. Boxes of canned and other non-perishable items were separated, then bagged at the San Juan Basilica on Tuesday. Thanks to the community donating to our Sharing Basket campaign, thousands of Rio Grande Valley families in-need will now enjoy a full Thanksgiving... more »

• Harlingen CISD Gathering Warm Clothing for Students Play Video

  November 9, 2019 11:00 PM

  HARLINGEN - Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is asking for winter coats and warm clothes for students in need. Dr. Jose Luis Cavazos, the director of parent involvement with the district, said, "We have families coming in every day you'd be surprised, sometimes, there will be 2 to 3... more »

• Shoes Given to Students in Need Play Video

  November 9, 2019 10:58 PM

  MCALLEN - McAllen ISD, along with their rotary partners, raised funds and bought more than 1,200 pairs of shoes for needy students. With the help of parent involvement specialists, the school district identified over 1,400 needy students. Miguel Castillo, says his children were picked to receive new shoes.... more »

• Harlingen Woman Worried about Donating Online Play Video

  August 7, 2019 4:04 PM

  WESLACO - A Harlingen woman who wants to help the shooting victims in El Paso wants to make sure her donation is legitimate. 71-year-old Matilde Perez-Lozano says she was deeply saddened when she heard the news about what happened in El Paso. She says she has since donated... more »

• BBB Warns About Donor Pages for El Paso Victims Play Video

  August 7, 2019 11:50 AM

  WESLACO - The Better Business Bureau has a warning for residents thinking about donating to help the victims of the El Paso shooting. Dolores Salinas of the BBB office in Weslaco says many of the pages set up for donors might not be reliable. Salinas warns crowdfunding sites... more »

• Roma Church Combining Efforts with Border Patrol amid Migrant Surge Play Video

  June 4, 2019 7:13 PM

  ROMA – Non-profit organizations are set up to help in McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen and Roma. It’s a fairly new operation relying on others as the migrant numbers continue to grow. Hundreds of asylum seekers came into Roma a few weeks ago and again a few days ago. ... more »

• 24 Hours at an Immigrant Shelter: Adaptation to Challenges Play Video

  April 2, 2019 11:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Hundreds of immigrant families have been recently released at a newly-converted shelter in Brownsville. Unlike in McAllen, Good Neighbor Settlement House had no formal system in place for accepting immigrants; that all changed last week. A 24-hour stay at the shelter during the night they had... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Impacts Local Food Pantry Supplies Play Video

  January 18, 2019 6:05 PM

  SAN BENITO – The partial government shutdown is attracting more people in need at the San Benito Food Pantry. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with the president of the organization, Forest Walker. He assures people in need that there is still food available, but donations are still needed.... more »

• Valley Mother Explains How Blood Donors Helped Son with Life-Threatening Disease Play Video

  January 11, 2019 5:24 PM

  WESLACO – Local blood donation centers are at critical low levels and asking for help. A Rio Grande Valley mother tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS her son is alive thanks to people who donated plasma. Maria Fernandez explains her 13-year-old was diagnosed with the life-threatening disease leukemia. "For... more »

• 12 Days of Goodwill, End of Year Donation Drive

  December 21, 2018 2:35 PM

  ALAMO – Giving extravagant gifts during the holidays is nothing new — consider the “five golden rings” and “partridge in a pear tree” from the well-known Christmas carol. This holiday season, Goodwill is asking South Texans to give more meaningful gifts, such as second chances and confidence by donating things... more »

• H-E-B Starting Campaign to Benefit Affected Families of Sutherland Springs Shooting

  November 7, 2017 1:39 PM

  SAN ANTONIO – H-E-B is donating $150,000 and launched a statewide checkstand donation campaign in the wake of the Sutherland Springs tragedy. Beginning Nov. 6, H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas will launch the donation effort which gives customers the opportunity to support the victims and their families. They... more »

• Valley Trucking Company Volunteers to Drive Relief to Mexico Play Video

  September 27, 2017 6:31 PM

  HIDALGO – The violence south of the Rio Grande Valley isn’t stopping some Good Samaritans from crossing the border to deliver disaster relief supplies to Central Mexico. The Hidalgo Police Department, Edinburg-based dentist Dr. Carlos Villarreal and singer Bobby Pulido are putting together resources to collect supplies. “A disaster is... more »

• Volleyball Club Serves Up Toys For Kids Play Video

  December 23, 2016 12:46 PM

  WESLACO – The RGV Nike Volleyball club is helping many children these holidays with a big donation, serving up over 150 toys for the Channel 5 Toy Drive. “The Rio Grande Valley is just a big community and for the girls of this volleyball program to be coming together for... more »