{"id":296878,"date":"2025-10-12T08:57:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T08:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/296878\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T08:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T08:57:26","slug":"central-market-h-e-bs-feast-of-sharing-marks-13-years-of-holiday-tradition-in-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/296878\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Market\/H-E-B\u2019s Feast of Sharing Marks 13 Years of Holiday Tradition in Fort Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, the holiday season kicks off in Fort Worth with the 13th annual Central Market\/H-E-B Feast of Sharing \u2013 a free community dinner at Dickies Arena that welcomes thousands each year. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m., with organizers prepared to serve up to 10,000 meals.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will join Central Market\/H-E-B leaders to kick off the festivities, underscoring the event\u2019s importance as a true community tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Holiday Meal for All<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Feast of Sharing is a Thanksgiving-style dinner served with warm hospitality. Guests will enjoy turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and pumpkin pie \u2013 prepared in the Central Market\/H-E-B Mobile Kitchen, which can serve up to 5,000 meals per hour. Unlike cafeteria-style events, this celebration features table service, with more than 1,000 volunteers welcoming guests, delivering meals and ensuring the evening feels festive and personal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFeast of Sharing is about more than just a meal. It\u2019s about creating a space where our entire community can come together, share in the joy of the season and know they are valued,\u201d said Austin Jourde, General Manager of Central Market\/H-E-B Fort Worth. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to continue this tradition that truly embodies the Fort Worth spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food, Fun and Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center shrinkme has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-b84194c60f6900312083047b571fb9d6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:none\"><strong>ENJOY READING THE NEWS AGAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center shrinkme has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bbb454204138b6d9833c5158959b9de\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;letter-spacing:0px;text-transform:none\">Discover <strong>refreshing, nonpartisan<\/strong> reporting on stories happening in your backyard.<\/p>\n<p>Feast of Sharing offers much more than food. A lively Kid\u2019s Zone with Santa and Mrs. Claus, access to health and family services and an impressive lineup of live entertainment create a festive atmosphere where children can laugh, parents can connect with resources and the entire community can celebrate together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This year\u2019s performers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kendi Jean &amp; The Velvet Smoke Show \u2013 Fort Worth\u2013based Americana singer-songwriter blending Motown roots with cowboy boots.<\/li>\n<li>Suzy &amp; The Sissies \u2013 A local group offering a mix of classic rock, country and pop hits.<\/li>\n<li>Legacy 4 \u2013 Known for Motown, R&amp;B and classic hits.<\/li>\n<li>Paladin \u2013 A Dallas-Fort Worth band delivering high-energy rock.<\/li>\n<li>Michael Hix &amp; The Classix \u2013 A Texas native with powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence, entertaining crowds for more than 15 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adding to the excitement, the Southwest High School Drum Corps and the Arlington Heights Color Guard will bring rhythm, color, and school pride to the start of the evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Tradition of Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feast of Sharing is part of a much larger story. H-E-B launched the tradition more than 30 years ago in South Texas, and today the company hosts 35 dinners across Texas and Mexico, serving more than 340,000 people every holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>Central Market\/H-E-B\u2019s Feast of Sharing event is a celebration aimed at bringing the community together and is also the company\u2019s culmination of a year-round commitment to fighting hunger throughout Texas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Transportation and Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure that everyone has a place at the table, Central Market\/H-E-B is providing free parking in the Dickies Arena south parking lot and free bus transportation to and from Dickies Arena at key community locations across Fort Worth, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Presbyterian Night Shelter \u2013 1513 E. Presidio St.<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s Center Tarrant County \u2013 1723 Hemphill St.<\/li>\n<li>LVT Rise Community Center \u2013 8201 Calmont Ave.<\/li>\n<li>Salvation Army Mabee Center \u2013 1855 E. Lancaster Ave.<\/li>\n<li>One Safe Place \u2013 1100 Hemphill St.<\/li>\n<li>Tarrant County Samaritan Housing \u2013 929 Hemphill St.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Volunteers: The Heart of the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feast of Sharing is made possible by the dedication of volunteers \u2013 individuals, families, businesses, churches, schools and organizations from across the city who give their time and energy to serve others. From plating meals to greeting guests, their presence transforms the arena into a place filled with joy, compassion and community spirit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers and community partners,\u201d Jourde emphasized. \u201cTheir generosity of time and spirit transforms Dickies Arena into a place of warmth and welcome, ensuring that every guest feels like family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Open Invitation to the Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Feast of Sharing is more than a dinner \u2013 it\u2019s a symbol of unity. Central Market\/H-E-B invites everyone to come together, give thanks and celebrate the kickoff to the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>The doors of Dickies Arena will be open on November 12 to all who wish to be part of this holiday tradition.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in volunteering at Feast of Sharing, or if you know of an individual or group who would benefit from this meal, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/centralmarket.com\/feastofsharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">centralmarket.com\/feastofsharing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a8f14654386e9c36ace45424c079d52\" style=\"font-size:22px\">\ud83d\udc4b <strong><strong>What is local news worth to you?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Important decisions are made in our community every day. 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