HEB Feast of Sharing served thousands, Killeen event continues
HEB held its annual Feast of Sharing across Central Texas in early December, serving free holiday meals in Waco and Temple and preparing for a final celebration in Killeen on December 9. The events provide thousands of meals, community services and free flu shots while supplies last, making them an accessible resource for Coryell County families.
HEB brought its annual Feast of Sharing to Central Texas in early December, serving thousands of holiday meals at sites in Waco and Temple and preparing to host a final event in Killeen on Tuesday December 9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Killeen celebration will take place at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center and is free and open to the public.
The Waco event was held at BASE at Extraco Events Center on Tuesday December 2, and the Temple event took place at the Mayborn Convention Center on Thursday December 4. Each site offered full holiday meals prepared by HEBs Mobile Kitchen, including turkey, dressing, green beans, rolls, gravy and pie. Events also featured live music, family activities, community services and photos with Santa. HEB Pharmacy teams provided free flu shots while supplies lasted.
For Coryell County residents, the Temple and Killeen events are the most accessible opportunities to receive a hot holiday meal and basic community services without cost. The gatherings serve not only as meal distribution points but also as seasonal hubs for connection, especially for families who may face food insecurity or limited access to preventive health services. Volunteers were invited to assist at the events and HEB directed interested volunteers to sign up through the companys volunteer page.
Beyond the immediate relief of a warm meal and a vaccine dose, the Feast of Sharing highlights broader public health and social equity considerations. Offering free flu shots at large community events helps reduce illness transmission in congregate settings and eases demand on local clinics during peak respiratory virus season. At the same time, relying on corporate hosted holiday meals underscores gaps in the social safety net, and points to the continuing need for sustained investments in food assistance, nutrition programs and accessible preventive care.
Coryell County residents can attend the Killeen event on December 9 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to receive a meal, access community services and, while supplies last, a free flu shot. Organizers say the event is open to all and volunteers remain welcome.
