H-E-B Hunger Relief Sponsors 5th Empty Bowls Lower Valley

The annual charity event raises funds for the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:56pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a ceramic bowl filled with hearty soup, placed on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to evoke a sense of community and nourishment.A simple ceramic bowl filled with nourishing soup symbolizes the mission of the Empty Bowls Lower Valley event to provide food assistance to those in need.Brownsville Today

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has announced that H-E-B Hunger Relief will be the title and presenting sponsor for the 5th annual Empty Bowls Lower Valley charity event. The event raises funds to support the Food Bank's mission of providing food assistance to those in need across the region.

Why it matters

The Empty Bowls event is a crucial fundraiser for the Food Bank, which plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity in the Rio Grande Valley. H-E-B's sponsorship demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to hunger relief efforts in the local community.

The details

The Empty Bowls Lower Valley event features handcrafted ceramic bowls available for purchase, with proceeds going directly to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. Attendees receive a simple meal of soup and bread, symbolizing the basic nourishment that many in the community lack access to on a regular basis.

  • The 5th annual Empty Bowls Lower Valley event will take place on April 26, 2026.

The players

Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

A non-profit organization that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need across the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas.

H-E-B Hunger Relief

The hunger relief and food security initiative of the H-E-B grocery store chain, which operates throughout Texas and Mexico.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to have H-E-B Hunger Relief as the title and presenting sponsor for this year's Empty Bowls event. Their support will help us raise critical funds to continue our mission of fighting hunger in the Rio Grande Valley.”

— Stuart Haniff, CEO, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

What’s next

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is encouraging community members to purchase tickets and attend the Empty Bowls Lower Valley event on April 26, 2026 to support their hunger relief efforts.

The takeaway

H-E-B's sponsorship of the Empty Bowls Lower Valley event demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity in the Rio Grande Valley region, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in tackling complex social issues.