As We Say In Texas:

 “Thank God for HEB.”

In response to the growing concerns about food insecurity, H-E-B announced a $6 million donation to help feed Texans. The company is giving $5 million to food banks across the state and another $1 million to Meals on Wheels programs that serve homebound seniors.

“H-E-B is proud to stand by our food banks and community partners to ensure no Texan goes hungry,” the company said in a statement. “As the cost of living continues to rise, we remain committed to supporting families in need.”

The grocery chain’s donation comes through its “Food Bank Assistance Program,” which has provided more than 1.5 billion pounds of food since 1982. The money will help organizations like the Houston Food Bank, Central Texas Food Bank, and San Antonio Food Bank restock pantries and deliver meals to seniors.

The Houston Food Bank says it’s already seeing more people turn to its distribution centers amid high grocery costs and lingering inflation. With the threat of SNAP benefits halting, the organization is ramping up outreach efforts.

It’s not a $130 million contribution (which is technically void anyway) that would give military personnel $100 each; but then HEB doesn’t have Mellon family money.

And $6 million is to help a lot of Texans. Something our Senators and GOP representatives don’t seem to give a shit about.