HEB to help competitor Publix during Hurricane Irma recovery

Credit: Nicolas Galindo

Credit: Nicolas Galindo

Publix helped out grocery competitor HEB during the time after Hurricane Harvey. Now, HEB is returning the favor and helping Publix in Florida recover after Hurricane Irma.

HEB is sending 10 truckloads of food, water and hygiene products from the Lone Star State to the Sunshine State after stores ran out of basic supplies, including water and bread, KTRK reported.

The trucks, labeled with “We’re here for you Florida,” left Wednesday and are expected to be in Florida by Friday.

Because we’re stronger together, H-E-B is repaying the kindness shown to us by our friends at Publix and beyond during Hurricane Harvey. Today, we sent trucks to Florida to help with relief from Hurricane Irma. Our friends near and far were there in our time of need, so it’s our turn to lend a helping hand. #TexasStrong

Posted by H-E-B on Wednesday, September 13, 2017

The Texas grocery chain also helped those at home this week as part of its annual Helping Heroes program. On 9/11, it made meals for first responders, washed fire trucks and performed maintenance at more than 700 fire stations to pay tribute to those who first responders who died during the World Trade Center attack.

This weekend and today, H-E-B Partners honored local first responders for their dedication and unwavering service in our...

Posted by H-E-B on Monday, September 11, 2017

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