SAN ANTONIO, Texas – H-E-B has made an initial $3 million commitment to support local organizations helping people most in need.
From this initial $3 million, $1.2 million will be donated to support 18 food banks throughout Texas, providing more than 6 million meals.
$500,000 will be used to provide financial assistance to organizations dedicated to mobilized home feeding services for seniors and low-income families such as Meals on Wheels.
$300,000 will be dedicated to assisting Texas Biomedical Research Institute, a San Antonio-based organization with a team dedicated to coronavirus research.
Finally, the last million will be used to financially support nonprofit partners who are providing vital services during this time.
“During these trying times, H-E-B is here for Texas,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs. “Now, more than ever, H-E-B is keeping with our Spirit of Giving and Helping Here philosophies to do everything we can to support our fellow Texans.”