A July 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by McKinney Mayor George Fuller, McKinney municipal Council members, municipal employees, and H-E-B Corp executives.
Fuller highlighted that the company's charitable endeavors in the neighborhood started as soon as the McKinney store's development got underway.
“How exciting it is to have a company like H-E-B Corp here,” Fuller said. “What it brings to the community certainly as a store—118,000 [square] feet, this is awesome—but what they bring in just human values, in philanthropy to the community, they’re really an incredible company, an incredible corporate partner, and we are so, so blessed to have you guys here.”
H-E-B Corporate executives gave a $10,000 contribution to the Heard Natural Scientific Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, a scientific museum and wildlife center with locations in McKinney, to celebrate the store's opening.
“We truly believe that giving back not only allows us to better serve you in our stores but more importantly, allows us to create strong communities where each and every person counts,” said Juan-Carlos Ruck, executive vice president of the H-E-B Corp Northwest food and drug division, of the donation.
H-E-B Corp officials gave $50,000 during the McKinney store's groundbreaking ceremony in early 2022, including $10,000 in gifts to City Church, Community Garden Kitchen, Hugs Café, Love Life Foundation, and Seed Project Foundation.