Battle on the Border

Abstract

The article focuses on several aspects of improving health of people in Rio Grande Valley despite intense national scrutiny over immigration. It mentions that Rio Grande Valley is intended location for U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall. It mentions that food bank and other groups sponsor weekly farmers markets where vendors accept payment through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to encourage low-income families to spend more on fruit and vegetables.