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EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres is proud to announce the grand opening of the first Community Closet ever established inside a Hidalgo County Community Resource Center. The new Community Closet is located inside the Precinct 4 Endowment Center at 107 Sunflower Rd. in Edinburg and was made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and the AltaCair Foundation.
The AltaCair Foundation is dedicated to providing equitable access to essential human needs for underserved and unserved communities across the Rio Grande Valley. This partnership represents a shared mission between AltaCair and Precinct 4: promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by ensuring families have access to basic necessities.
Through the Community Closet, Hidalgo County residents will be able to receive clothing and personal items at no cost. The initiative aims to support families facing financial challenges and remove barriers to everyday essentials.
Commissioner Ellie Torres expressed her enthusiasm for this historic milestone, stating:
“Being the first precinct in Hidalgo County to open the doors to a Community Closet is truly an honor. This initiative represents our commitment to meeting the real, everyday needs of our residents. I am excited to see the positive impact this will have on our community — and I look forward to the possibility of more community closets opening across the county in the near future.”
Residents wishing to donate items or schedule an appointment to visit the Community Closet may contact the AltaCair Foundation directly at (956) 935-6667.
The Precinct 4 Endowment Center and AltaCair Foundation look forward to continuing their collaboration to enhance community well-being and expand access to essential resources for families throughout Hidalgo County.
