August 29, 2014      3:56 PM
Some National Guard troops on the border turn to charity for help with food and gas
Rep. Oliveira of Brownsville is “appalled”
From Action
4 News in The Valley:
“’We were contacted that
50 troops that are in the Valley don't have any money for food and gas and they
need our assistance,’ said Food Bank RGV Executive
Director Terri Drefke.
They've turned to the Food
Bank RGV for help since they won't get paid until
September 5th and have been in the Valley since August 11th. Drefke told Action 4 News they are more than ready and
willing to assist the military personnel. ‘We have fresh, boxed, and frozen
food available,’ Drefke said.
Local lawmakers got wind
of the issue when Action 4 News contacted them with our questions. Texas State Rep. Rene Oliveira (D-Brownsville) said he
is appalled. 'It's embarrassing that our troops have to stand in a food pantry
line,’ Rep. Oliveira said. ‘This is the fault of the state.’”
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