It was a beautiful day with a room full of blooms for 59 military moms and moms-to-be, celebrating 60 babies in Austin, Texas!
As part of its companywide Operation Appreciation program and in honor of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day Week, H-E-B brought a day of joy to local military moms-to-be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, when it hosted an Operation Shower group baby shower in their honor. All of the expectant moms are active-duty service members or partners of deployed members of area military bases. This shower took place at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas.
KXAN-TV News Anchor Jennifer Sanders, whose parents are U.S. Army veterans, served as the event’s special guest host and emcee. A native of San Antonio who has lived all over the world during her family’s military service, Sanders is an Emmy-award-winning and Edward R. Murrow award-winning multi-media journalist and humanitarian with a passion for helping children and families.
Presented by H-E-B, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, the “Baby In Bloom”-themed event included a catered lunch, raffle prizes, and the highlight of the event, the distribution of Operation Shower’s signature “Showers In A Box”— gifts of high-quality products for mothers and babies that have been generously donated by H-E-B and other companies including Diaper Genie, Delta Children and Romp & Roost.
“We are thrilled to partner with Operation Shower to show our deep appreciation for these courageous military moms-to-be and their service to our country,” said H-E-B Public Affairs Manager Johnny Mojica. “Whether they are actively serving or supporting a deployed loved one at home, we understand the incredible sacrifices these women make. It’s an honor for us to extend our love and support through this special shower.”
Special thanks to these vendors for their support:
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