Nov. 10, 2026 – Unilever, H-E-B, SAISD Foundation and City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation are celebrating Texas Recycles Day on Friday, Nov. 13, with an award ceremony to name the winning San Antonio elementary schools who participated in this fall’s recycling contest. This will be the fifth year of the initiative. There will also be a ribbon-cutting event at the new outdoor recreation area at San Antonio ISD’s Bella Cameron Elementary School, which will feature play and sports areas made with recyclable materials.
WHAT:
Supported by an in-store fundraising campaign and a donation from both Unilever and H-E-B, SAISD Foundation will award a total of $45,000 in grants across local elementary schools for needed projects as a recognition for their students’ recycling efforts this fall. There will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the beautification of the Bella Cameron Elementary School playground. The event will gather company leaders, elected officials, and leaders and staff of SAISD. Teachers, school leaders and students of the participating schools will also attend.
WHO:
Judy Geelhoed, Executive Director, SAISD Foundation
Lisa Morales, Principal, Bella Cameron Elementary School
Lacey Kotzur, Public Affairs, H-E-B
Dena DiMeglio, SVP Unilever Personal Care
Twyla Bailey, SVP Unilever Foods
Steve Kohring, Head of H-E-B, Unilever
Ruby Zavala, Project Manager, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation
WHEN:
Nov. 13 (Friday), from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (award ceremony and ribbon-cutting to take place at noon)
WHERE:
Bella Cameron Elementary School, 3635 Belgium Lane, 78219
MEDIA OPT:
Award ceremony to announce the winning schools, ribbon-cutting for new playground, leaders available for interviews and photos, volunteer work session to finalize playground elements (8:45 a.m. to 12:30
Please, RSVP to ensure space and time availability.