Fort Worth Eats Free Tonight: H-E-B's Feast of Sharing Serves Its 14th Annual Dinner at Ariat Arena, 3 to 7 P.M. — Dallas Gets Its Turn November 18

FORT WORTH — The Metroplex's holiday season has a dinner table, and Fort Worth's sitting is tonight. H-E-B and Central Market are providing free holiday meals to thousands of North Texans at the annual Feast of Sharing, and the Fort Worth event — the 14th annual for the city — runs Wednesday, November 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. on the lower level of the south-east side of Ariat Arena, formerly known as Dickies Arena, at 3451 Trail Drive.

Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis, and the meal is not the whole event: live music, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a kids' zone come with it, and more than 40 social service agencies are on hand to offer information, resources and health screenings — a dinner that doubles as a services fair for families who need both.

"One of the things that makes Feast of Sharing so special is seeing our community come together in the spirit of service during the holiday season," Mabrie Jackson, managing director of public affairs for H-E-B/Central Market, said in the company's remarks published by FOX 4. "From families and friends to businesses, churches and schools, volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience for our guests." Hundreds of volunteers help run the events, including partners from H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop and Favor.

Dallas gets its sitting next week: the Dallas Feast of Sharing, the 20th annual event for the city, happens Wednesday, November 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Hall at Fair Park, 1001 Washington Street. H-E-B started the Feast of Sharing events in 1989 as part of its year-round Hunger Relief Program — thirty-seven years on, it remains the easiest invitation in North Texas to accept: just show up hungry.