WACO, Texas — Grocery chain H-E-B has committed millions of dollars to help combat hunger across Texas, the company has announced.

According to H-E-B, the company has committed $5 million to support food banks across Texas, and a $1 million gift to support Meals on Wheels programs across the state.

Alongside volunteer help from H-E-B partners, the company said the gifts are meant to "further the retailer's mission to help Texans."

“At H-E-B, we are passionate about taking care of Texans,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership with these incredible organizations that work year-round to support those in need.”

H-E-B said the $5 million gift will be distributed to food banks in

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