The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., which has seen demands for its vital services dramatically increase by 195 percent as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, deserves federal funds for its many key services, which include food assistance, nutrition education, and access to community services, according to the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Delegation of the Texas Legislature. “As the delegation of the Rio Grande Valley, we request your urgent assistance in securing federal aid through whatever means necessary to help meet the escalating demands of the Food Bank RGV. We also request that the Food Bank RGV ...