H-E-B Donation Policy and Guidelines

At H-E-B our Spirit of Giving is a tradition that spans more than a century. We're happy to invest in our communities, because we're from here too. Learn more
about the H-E-B Donation Policy and how you can gain support for your organization.

H-E-B Donation Policies and Guidelines

1.      1. All donation requests must be submitted through our on-line application system.
2.      2. Organizations must have a valid non-profit status.
3.      3. Requests need to be received a minimum of 8 weeks before events, programs,
            activities, initiatives or projects begin.
4.      4. Donation requests must include all the information requested on the application.
5.      5. All organizations must re-apply for funds every year within our 8 week policy to
            be considered for funding - even if we have a long history of funding the
            organization.
6.      6. When an organization requests an in-kind donation, such as one of our trucks,
            the same eight week policy rule applies.
7.      7. If a store receives a request that they are not able to provide funds for, they will
            send the organization to the on-line application site.
8.      8. If an organization submits a request less than eight weeks in advance, it is not
            likely that they will receive funding.
9.      9. Organizations may not ask more than one H-E-B facility for a donation for a
            particular event (for example, sending a request to multiple H-E-B stores).
10.      10. Funding approvals will be given to the non-profit through a written or verbal
             agreement.

What does H-E-B like to support?
The H-E-B Community Investment Program donates to non-profit organizations that operate within the immediate H-E-B marketing area. H-E-B favors making donations for activities, programs, projects, initiatives and events that make a visible and positive impact in the communities that we serve.

H-E-B may contribute cash, gift cards, product (in-kind donations) or volunteers depending on the need to organizations whose requests are approved. Causes we like to fund include:

• Education and Literacy
• Hunger Relief
• Health Initiatives
• Social Services
• Environmental Programs
• Diversity
• Disaster Relief
• The Arts

What is not funded through the H-E-B Donation System?
The following are events that H-E-B prefers not to sponsor:

• Operating Expenses
• School trips
• Sporting events
• Individuals
• Team Sponsorships

More Questions? See our online application Frequently Asked Questions. Or you can contact your local Public Affairs Office.