TYLER, Texas — H-E-B made a generous donation to the East Texas Food Bank to help feed families in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Texas supermarket chain donated $40,000 to the East Texas Food Bank to help the pantry meet the increasing need of hungry families in East Texas.
“This H-E-B has been a trusted partner in the fight against hunger with the East Texas Food Bank for so many years and this donation and their spirit of support comes at a time when we needed it the most,” said East Texas Food Bank CEO Dennis Cullinane. “We are grateful to H-E-B for its leadership in helping us solve the enormous challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis to our most vulnerable East Texans.
H-E-B is donating $3 million to help support struggling communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
“During the most trying times, H-E-B is here for Texas. And keeping with our Spirit of Giving and Helping Here philosophies, that means we’re here to support our communities and those most in need,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs. “The threat of coronavirus is affecting all our lives and now, more than ever, we need to do everything we can to support our fellow Texans and find a way to slow the spread of coronavirus.”
Any family needing food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and year-round, can visit this site to apply.
