H-E-B Hosts 14th Fort Worth Feast of Sharing
The annual holiday dinner at Ariat Arena served thousands and offered programs from more than 40 nonprofit and government agencies.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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H-E-B hosted the 14th Fort Worth Feast of Sharing at Ariat Arena, formerly Dickies Arena, in the Cultural District, where thousands attended the annual holiday dinner. The event served 5,500 meals this year and is open to everyone.
Why it matters
The dinner is part of H-E-B's Hunger Relief Program, which aims to prevent hunger in the communities where it is held. For Fort Worth residents, it offers a free holiday meal along with access to local service providers in one location.
H-E-B reported serving 5,500 meals in Fort Worth this year, part of more than 340,000 meals across 34 locations in Texas and Mexico. The company donated 34 million pounds of food last year, but the extraction does not say how many attendees the Fort Worth event drew.
The players
H-E-B
H-E-B is a Texas-based grocery retailer that runs the Feast of Sharing as part of its Hunger Relief Program.
Central Market
Central Market is a specialty grocery chain owned by H-E-B that is co-hosting the upcoming Dallas Feast of Sharing.
The details
Volunteers in dark orange aprons served plates of turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie. Organizers set up a bounce house, an arts and craft table and a free book giveaway for children, while adults could dig through clothing racks for free coats.
Timeline
1989: H-E-B started hosting the Feast of Sharing.
Wednesday, November 12, 2026: The 14th Fort Worth Feast of Sharing was held at Ariat Arena.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: The next Feast of Sharing will be held at Centennial Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Philanthropy Context
The Feast of Sharing has been running since 1989 and now sits within H-E-B's Hunger Relief Program, which has delivered over five million meals to date. This year's Fort Worth dinner continues that corporate giving model, pairing free food with partner nonprofit and government services at a single venue.
Fort Worth residents can attend the free holiday dinner, which includes children's activities, free coats and a book giveaway. Families in need can also connect with the nonprofit and government service providers invited to the event.
The takeaway
Community meal events like the Feast of Sharing show how a single holiday gathering can combine food assistance with access to other local services. Residents seeking help during the season can look for similar events hosted by local organizations.
What happens next
The next H-E-B Feast of Sharing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Centennial Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Further reading
For more on local giving efforts, explore the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Report.
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