H-E-B – Community Support & Donation Requests | Funding, Gift Cards & Product Donations for Texas and Mexico Nonprofits
Organization: H-E-B
About the Funder
H-E-B is one of the nation’s largest privately held retailers and a major philanthropic leader in Texas and northern Mexico. Through its Community Support & Donations Program, H-E-B provides charitable contributions, gift cards, and product donations to nonprofit organizations that strengthen local communities.
H-E-B prioritizes programs that improve education, health and wellness, hunger relief, environmental sustainability, community development, and military support.
All requests—including cash support, product donations, gift cards, and event sponsorships—must be submitted through H-E-B’s centralized donation portal.
What This Program Funds
1. Community Impact Initiatives
H-E-B supports nonprofits addressing:
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Hunger relief & food insecurity
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Health and wellness
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Public safety
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Environmental initiatives
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Disaster response
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Community strengthening
2. Education & Youth Development
Funding may support:
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Public education initiatives
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Early childhood programs
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Literacy and student enrichment programs
3. Hunger Relief & Food Access
H-E-B is a major donor to food banks, pantries, and meal programs through:
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Product donations
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Gift cards
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Event sponsorship
4. Event Support
Nonprofits may request:
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Product donations
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Gift cards
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Limited financial support for community-based events
Eligibility
Organizations must:
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Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, government agency, or qualifying community organization
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Serve a community within Texas or Mexico where H-E-B operates
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Submit requests exclusively through the online portal
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Apply at least 8 weeks before the date support is needed
H-E-B typically does not fund:
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Individuals
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Travel or scholarships
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Groups outside the H-E-B service area
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Political or religious organizations unless programs are non-sectarian
Funding Amounts
H-E-B provides:
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Financial donations (amount varies)
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Gift cards
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Product donations
Amount awarded depends on:
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Community impact
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Organizational need
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Alignment with H-E-B priorities
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Availability of resources
H-E-B does not publish minimum or maximum amounts.
Deadline
Requests must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the event or program date.
Applications are accepted year-round.
Geographic Focus
Funding is limited to communities where H-E-B operates:
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Texas
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Northern Mexico
Organizations outside these regions are not eligible.
Application Process
To request support:
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Visit the H-E-B Community Support Portal
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Log in or create a new account
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Submit details about:
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Organization mission
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Program or event
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Type of support requested (gift card, product, financial)
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Community impact
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Upload nonprofit verification (EIN or equivalent)
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Submit at least 8 weeks before the need date
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Await review and notification
H-E-B reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
Ideal for nonprofits that:
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Serve Texas or Mexico communities
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Address hunger, health, or education
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Host community or fundraising events
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Have demonstrable local impact
This program is especially strong for food assistance organizations, public schools, youth programs, and community event organizers.
Apply here: Link to Application
