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• Festejo de Acción de Gracias en albergue de Harlingen Play Video

  November 28, 2019 4:40 PM

  HARLINGEN - Para un albergue de Harlingen, fue la primera vez que daban las gracias de esta manera. Voluntarios sirvieron cientos de alimentos el miércoles, algunos para personas que provienen de otros condados. Loaves and Fishes celebró el Día de Acción de Gracias un día antes con mucho... more »

• Shelter's Early Thanksgiving Feast for Hundreds in Harlingen and Raymondville Play Video

  November 27, 2019 10:24 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Thanksgiving first at a homeless shelter in Harlingen. Volunteers served up hundreds of meals Wednesday, some for people living in a different county. A day before Thanksgiving at Loaves and Fishes, meals were prepared, not just for people in the city, but sent to Raymondville... more »

• Valley Shelter to Open New Location in Willacy Co. Play Video

  August 28, 2019 5:48 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A shelter is set to open a new location in Willacy County. Loaves and Fishes will be at the former Espiscopal church on 2nd Street and Hidalgo Avenue in Raymondville. Bill Reagon, the shelter’s executive director, says homeless prevention services will also be offered at the... more »

• Migrant Mother Concerned Over Possible Illnesses at Valley Shelters Play Video

  June 16, 2019 9:05 PM

  HARLINGEN- A mother from Honduras is concerned her child could get sick at the shelter where they're staying. Riccy Sarahi Chacon-Morony has been staying at Loaves and Fishes with her daughter. They crossed into the United States less than a week ago. Since they're living in such... more »

• McAllen Shelter Reopens its Doors to House Migrants Play Video

  May 21, 2019 5:47 PM

  MCALLEN – The Salvation Army is back on rotation to house immigrants. A spokesperson for the shelter says they need to adjust the amount of help they can provide this time. The Salvation Army in McAllen is once again housing immigrants overnight. They received their first group... more »

• Local Shelters, Volunteers Overwhelmed amid Immigration Surge Play Video

  May 20, 2019 6:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Shelter resources across the Rio Grande Valley are stretched thin as immigrants keep making their way into the country. So far, nearly 500,000 people have crossed the southern border this year; it’s presenting problems for more than just law enforcement. Volunteer groups taking care of migrants... more »

• Local Shelters Seeing Fewer Migrants Play Video

  April 18, 2019 9:13 PM

  MCALLEN – Shelters across the Rio Grande Valley are seeing fewer migrants. The Salvation Army in McAllen told CHANNEL 5 NEWS they stopped housing migrants last Saturday. Sister Norma Pimentell says they’re staying steady at the respite center but she’s expecting the numbers to decrease soon. The... more »

• Harlingen Shelter Helping Immigrants Released from Gov't Custody Play Video

  March 28, 2019 10:40 PM

  HARLINEGN - A shelter for the hundreds of immigrants being released from federal custody is now open in Harlingen. Loaves and Fishes in Harlingen is joining the shelters in McAllen and Brownsville in providing help to immigrants. Natividad Montoya and her 5-year-old son were released from federal custody... more »

• Shelters Across Valley Opening due to Cold Weather Play Video

  March 4, 2019 12:28 PM

  WESLACO – Several shelters across the Rio Grande Valley will open their doors as a wind chill advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Below is a list of shelters that will remain open Monday night and into Tuesday morning. McAllen Salvation Army – 1600 North... more »