2018 H-E-B Feast of Sharing event schedule and volunteer info
2018 H-E-B Feast of Sharing event schedule and volunteer info
2018 H-E-B Feast of Sharing event schedule and volunteer info
Feast of Sharing is the culmination of a year‑round commitment H‑E‑B makes to fighting hunger. In addition to a holiday meal you can enjoy music, arts and crafts, and kids activities.
An average Feast of Sharing dinner serves:
• 3,000 pounds of sliced turkey
• 2,500 pounds of cornbread dressing
• 750 pumpkin pies
• 380 gallons of mashed potatoes
• 140 gallons of turkey gravy
Below is a schedule of Feast of Sharing events and contacts for volunteer opportunities:

MIDLAND

4 – 8 p.m. on 11/2 at Horseshoe Pavillion, 202 Cotton Flat Road

Attendance: 8,000

Food served: 2,000 pounds of turkey; 2,000 pounds of mashed potatoes; 1,500 pounds of vegetable medley; 1,500 pounds of cornbread dressing; 90 gallons of brown gravy; 600 pies; 8,000 dinner rolls

Volunteer Info: Trish Meierhoff and Rachel Stone, (432) 704-5533

LAREDO

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/3 at Laredo Energy Arena, 6700 Arena Blvd

Attendance: 12,000

Food served: 3,000 pounds of turkey; 3,000 pounds of mashed potatoes; 2,250 pounds of vegetable medley; 2,500 pounds of cornbread dressing; 140 gallons of brown gravy; 750 pies; 12,000 dinner rolls

Volunteer Info: Adirana Haro, (956) 645-3391, email

SAN ANGELO

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/4 at Wells Fargo Pavillion, 4608 Grape Creek Rd.

Attendance: 6,000

Food served: 1,740 pounds of turkey; 1,750 pounds of mashed potatoes; 1,300 pounds of vegetable medley; 1,300 pounds of cornbread dressing; 80 gallons of brown gravy; 550 pies; 7,000 dinner rolls

Volunteer Info: Amy Schaule or Emit Lopez, San Angelo H-E-B, (325) 942-9044 EXT 280

The city of San Angelo buses will provide service from select points from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to and from the dinner, free of charge. Contact Concho Valley Transit at (325) 947-8729 for more information.

FORT WORTH

2 – 7 p.m. on 11/6 at Will Rogers Pavillion, 3401 W Lancaster Ave.

HARLINGEN

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/7 at Harlingen Community Center. 211 E. Madison

Volunteer Info: Kathy Preddy at United Way, (956) 423-5954

BROWNSVILLE

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/9 at Jacob Brown Auditorium, 600 International Blvd.

Volunteer Info: Sally Guerra, (956) 574-9701, email

DEL RIO

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/11 at Del Rio Civic Center, 1915 Veteran Blvd.

Volunteer Info: Xiomyra Zambrano, (830) 469-7844

MCALLEN

2 – 6 p.m. on 11/11 at McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd.

Volunteer Info: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, (956) 928-0060, email

PORT ISABEL

5 – 8 p.m. on 11/14 at Port Isabel High School, 18001 Texas 100

Volunteer Info: Contact Mr. Lievrier at (956) 943-0020, email

RAYMONDVILLE

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/15 at Our Lady of Guadalpe Parish, 693 N. 3rd Street

Volunteer Info: Maria Gonzalez, (956) 773-3224

EAGLE PASS

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 11/18 at International Center for Trade, 33295 Bob Rodgers

Volunteer Info: Sandra Martinez, (830) 773-3224

AUSTIN

4 – 8 p.m. on 11/20 at Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

Volunteer registration: closed.

For guests that need a ride to the dinner, 5,000 FREE Capital Metro bus passes are available at the following H-E-B locations:

H-E-B 1 2701 East 7th
H-E-B 2 6607 South IH 35
H-E-B 3 1000 East 41 St
H-E-B 8 2301 Congress Ave
H-E-B 12 2508 East Riverside Drive
H-E-B 13 7112 Ed Bluestein #125
H-E-B 15 9414 N Lamar Blvd.
H-E-B 30 1801 E 51st Street

WACO

4 – 8 p.m. on 12/4 at Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.

Volunteer Info: Registration line opens 10\29, (254) 662-2595

ABILENE

4 – 8 p.m. on 12/4 at Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St.

Volunteer Info: Register here.

TEMPLE

4 – 8 p.m. on 12/6 at Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 N 3rd St.

Volunteer Info: Pick up form at H-E-B Customer Service Center or call (254) 778-4820

RIO GRANDE CITY

5 – 8 p.m. on 12/6 at Fort Ringgold Elementary, 1 Fort Ringgold St.

Volunteer Info: Jose Ivan Rojas at (956) 487-5531 EXT 27832, or email

ODESSA

4 – 8 p.m. on 12/7 at Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Building D&E

Volunteer Info: Claudia Ortego, (432) 335-4686, email

BIG SPRING

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 12/9 at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, 1001 Birdwell Lane

Volunteer Info: Debra Moreno, (432) 816-6018 or (432) 263-3020, email

KILLEEN

4 – 8 p.m. on 12/11 at Killeen Convention Center, 3601 S W S Young Dr.

Volunteer info: Registration opens on 11/5. Register here with City of Killeen Volunteer Services

WESLACO

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 12/15 at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 200 S. Illinois

Volunteer Info: Estela DeLeon, (956) 968-9533

VICTORIA

4 – 8 p.m. on 12/19 at Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North

Volunteer Info: Registration opens 11/26. Register here with Coastal Bend Volunteer Connection

Home delivery of meals volunteers, (361) 826-3150 to register as drivers

SAN ANTONIO

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 12/22 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Exhibit Halls 1&2

Volunteer Info: Registration is closed.

CORPUS CHRISTI

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 12/22 at The American Bank Convention Center, 1901 N. Shoreline

Volunteer Info: Register here with the Coastal Bend Volunteer Connection

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $50 billion, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 175,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $50 billion, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 175,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $50 billion, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 175,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

Media Gallery
Third Place Winner $10,000

My Drink Bomb

Product: Cocktail Mixers

Website: mydrinkbomb.com

Founded by Houston entrepreneur Chloe Di Leo, My Drink Bomb is the original handcrafted cocktail bomb that turns any glass into a ready-to-sip celebration. Just drop one into sparkling water or spirits, no mixing required. Proudly made in Texas and woman-owned, each drink bomb is crafted with natural ingredients like dried fruit and edible flowers. Fun, fast, and just a little fancy, My Drink Bomb makes cocktail hour pop – no bartender required.

Third Place Winner $10,000

Spicytude

Product: Spices

Website: spicytude.com

Spiceytude’s story begins where traditions are passed down and flavors come alive — the kitchen. Specifically, the kitchen of Arpi Neravetla’s grandmother. With a deep-rooted love of South Indian cooking and a craving for the flavors of her childhood, Arpi’s dream is to make flavorful Indian cooking easy and accessible for everyone with curated spice kits, step-by-step recipes, and video instructions. No guesswork, just bold flavor. Founded in the quiet days of 2020, Spicytude crafts small-batch, thoughtfully sourced spice blends that bring bold, authentic flavors to home kitchens across the country.

Second Place Winner $15,000

Deli Spice

Product: Birria Spice Mix

Website: delispicesmix.com

Born from Sully Villareal’s dream to share real Mexican food with the world (no shortcuts) Deli Spice’s Birria Spice Mix is made with realdried chiles and toasted spices. It’s a 3-step recipe: just add meat, water, and the mix — no cooking skills required. Every blend is tested byfamilies and perfected by a Mexican mom in Texas to help people cook authentic birria in under 30 minutes with restaurant-level flavor and reviving the Villareal family’s memories with every bite.

First Place Winner $25,000

Tozi Super Foods

Product: Totopos (tortilla chips) and Tortillas

Website: tozifoods.com

Proudly Mexicana-founded and family-led, Tozi Superfoods blends heritage with health in every bite. The Mexican American food and beverage company is inspired by the Aztec goddess of health. Founded by two sisters and their mother, Tozi blends six generations of tradition from their family ranch in Jalisco, Mexico, with the power of indigenous superfoods like blue corn, nopal, and amaranth – once a sacred staple of the Aztecs complete plant-based protein, rich in fiber, antioxidants, and cultural history. From tortillas to aguas frescas, every product is clean, nutrient-rich, and rooted in heritage – with wellness at the heart of it all.

Grand Prize Winner $50,000

Oca Foods

Product: Peanut Butter Bites and Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Bites

Website: ocafoods.com

After spending several years in the U.S., Renato Raposo found himself missing one of his favorite childhood snacks, Pacoca, a beloved Brazilian peanut treat. His connection with the snack deepened after the passing of his father in 2022 – it was a snack they loved and shared together. Unable to find a clean and simple version of this nostalgic treat, he created Oca Foods. By June 2024, he left a tech career to pursue Oca full-time, transforming this craving into a mission to share a wholesome, meaningful snack with the world.

Tozi Super Foods Tortillas and Tortilla Chips

Austin

Proudly Mexicana-founded and family-led, Tozi Superfoods blends heritage with health in every bite. The Mexican American food company is inspired by the Aztec goddess of health, Toci. Founded by two sisters and their mother, Tozi blends six generations of tradition from their family ranch in Jalisco, Mexico, with the power of indigenous superfoods like blue corn and amaranth – once a sacred staple of the Aztecs and a complete plant-based protein, rich in fiber, antioxidants, and cultural history. From tortillas to totopos, every product is clean, seed oil free, gluten free, nutrient-rich, and rooted in heritage – with wellness at the heart of it all. Tozi truly is “where heritage meets health”. 

Spicytude Spices

Dallas

Spicytude’s story begins where traditions are passed down and flavors come alive, the kitchen. Specifically, the kitchen of Arpi’s  grandmother. With a deep-rooted love of South Indian cooking and a craving for the flavors of her childhood, Arpi’s dream is to make flavorful Indian cooking easy and accessible for everyone with curated spice kits, step-by-step recipes, and video instructions. No guesswork, just bold flavor. Founded in the quiet days of 2020, Spicytude crafts small-batch, thoughtfully sourced spice blends that bring bold, authentic Indian flavors to home kitchens across the country.

Rigo’s Dairy
Latin-Style Cheese 

Bryan (Houston Region)

With four generations of cheesemaking behind them, Rigo’s Dairy is bringing traditional yet bold Venezuelan flavor to Texas tables. Based in Bryan, this family-run cheese plant  uses 100% cow’s milk and sticks to the same time-tested methods brought from their native Venezuela – no artificial flavors or shortcuts  – crafting authentic Latin-style cheeses that blend generations of tradition with the hard work and family values that define the Lone Star State. The result is a selection of cheeses that are fresh, rich, and full of flavor you can taste in every bite.

Oca Foods Peanut Butter

Austin (Central Texas Region)

After spending several years in the U.S., Renato Raposo found himself missing one of his favorite childhood snacks, Pacoca [pah-SOK-ah], a beloved Brazilian peanut treat. His connection with the snack deepened after the passing of his father in 2022 – it was a snack they loved and shared together. Unable to find a clean and simple version of this nostalgic treat, he created OCA Foods. By June 2024, he left a tech career to pursue OCA full-time, transforming this craving into a mission to share a wholesome, meaningful snack with the world.

Long Phung Food Products
Vietnamese Meat Products

Houston

For more than 35 years and two generations, Long Phung has been serving up bold, delicious bites of Vietnam – one pork roll at a time. This Houston-based, family-owned brand is beloved for its ready-to-heat favorites made with quality ingredients and no artificial additives. Available in over 200 stores across North America, Long Phung makes it easy to bring a little taste of tradition and a lot of flavor to your table.

The Lavish Goat Bath Products

Sugarland (Houston Region)

The Lavish Goat crafts vibrant bath and body products designed to turn everyday routines into joyful rituals. What started in Candice and Sean Wheat’s kitchen during the pandemic has grown into a women-led, minority-owned manufacturer producing high-quality bath bombs and menthol-infused shower steamers. Known for their colorful designs and hidden prize surprises, The Lavish Goat combines artistry, aromatherapy, and community impact-all made in Texas with heart supporting the community through charitable efforts and internships for adults with Autism and Down Syndrome.

Klein Smokehaus Bacon 

Boerne (San Antonio Region)

Klein Smokehaus Oak Smoked Bacon is locally made and handcrafted on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile by native Texans the old-world way. This slow process and local oak creates bacon with a unique depth of aroma and flavor. Family owned and operated since 1950; Klein Smokehaus has deep roots in the Texas Hill Country. A nod to this German heritage and tradition, Klein’s specialty meat products are a true taste of history.

Jam-In Tools Crawfish Peeler

Dickinson (Houston Region)

JAM-IN Crawfish Tool, started as a simple idea to take the hassle out of crawfish boils. It has grown into a homegrown gadget that keeps the tradition of crawfish boils fun and accessible for all, with a product that’s tough, practical, and Texas through and through. From first timers to seasoned pros,   peeling crawfish can be quick, easy, and nail friendly. Proudly based in Dickinson, founder Joann Meguess works with local partners to build and package each tool right here in Texas.

Deli Spice Cooking Spices 

McAllen (Border Region)

Born from Sully Villareal’s dream to share real Mexican food with the world (no shortcuts) Deli Spices’ Birria Spice Mix is made withreal dried chiles and toasted spices. It’s a 3-step recipe: just add meat, water, and the mix — no cooking skills required. Everyblend is tested by families and perfected by a Mexican mom in Texas to help people cook authentic birria in under 30 minutes withrestaurant-level flavor and reviving the Villareal family’s memories with every bite.