H-E-B is profoundly grateful for the selfless sacrifice of our nation’s military heroes. In honor of America’s Independence Day, H-E-B, will send over 500 Operation Appreciation care packages to Texans serving our country away from home.

To celebrate freedom and those who bravely protect it, H-E-B invites customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive an H-E-B care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received. Visit the H-E-B Facebook page to learn how to nominate your military hero for a package filled with H-E-B favorites that offer a taste of home anywhere around the world. Fill the care package with love by writing inspirational words in the comments section to be included on a notecard in the package.

“We are thankful for the commitment of the brave men and women who defend our nation’s freedom and are honored to share a bit of home with our service members,” said Johnny Mojica, H-E-B Public Affairs Manager.

This effort is one of more than 100 Independence Day celebrations H-E-B supports each year across Texas as part of the H-E-B Operation Appreciation program. Committed to honoring our nation’s heroes throughout the year, H-E-B Operation Appreciation supports, honors, and provides employment opportunities to military service members, Veterans, and their families. Launched in 2013, the program has provided more than $10 million in support to dozens of military-based nonprofits in Texas as well as efforts that provide mortgage-free homes to severely wounded Veterans.

Additionally, H-E-B holds several events throughout the year to celebrate military spouses, support youth education initiatives, and honor holidays such as Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day. And to offer a taste of home, H-E-B sends hundreds of care packages to service members deployed across the world. H-E-B has regularly been named a top workplace for military Veterans and was recognized by Forbes as a top employer for Veterans. Since 2014, H-E-B has hired more than 23,000 Veterans and military spouses.

As part of the company’s military initiative, H-E-B Homes Built for Heroes program provides fully furnished, mortgage-free custom homes to severely wounded military Veterans. Since 2013, H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions have gifted 36 mortgage-free homes as part of the program with 6 homes in progress this year.