Grocery Store Tours

From Cart to Plate is a guided grocery store tour program designed by Texas A&M University Health Services to bring nutrition to the table, one aisle at a time. Grocery Store Tours help individuals make informed and nutritious food choices. This interactive experience empowers participants to navigate grocery aisles with confidence, understand food labels, compare products, and select budget-friendly, nutrient-dense options. Led by nutrition experts, the program bridges the gap between knowledge and action, making healthy eating more accessible and sustainable.

Featured Tour Activities:

Scavenger Hunt: winner receives an H-E-B gift card!
Cooking Connection Recipe Demonstration & Sampling
Grocery Tote Bag Giveaway: includes coupons, handouts, recipe cards, grocery list pad and pen

September

Snack Smarter

Fuel your focus with smarter snack choices!

Join this interactive, in-store tour led by a campus health educator and learn how to choose affordable, energizing snacks that support your body and brain. You'll explore key grocery sections, practice reading nutrition labels and discover how to build balanced snacks on a student budget. Perfect for busy college students looking to snack with purpose!

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Register online.

Tour Location: H-E-B Tower Point (949 William D. Fitch Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845)

Frequently Asked Questions

Each tour begins with a walk-through led by a campus health educator. Students visit key grocery sections - such as produce, grains, dairy and snacks - to learn how to spot nutrient-dense foods, read nutrition labels and shop on a student budget. Next, participants complete a fun, interactive scavenger hunt through the store. The tour wraps up with a 20-30 minute cooking demonstration and sammpling provided by H-E-B Cooking Connections.

The tour takes place at H-E-B Tower Point, located at 949 William D. Fitch Pkwy, College Station, Texas 77845. Students should plan their own transportation and arrive on-time. Please try to arrive 15 minutes early.

Meet at the front entrance by the produce section. A health educator will be there with tote bags and a sign-in sheet.

The tour is scheduled for 1 hour and 30 minutes. You may leave early, if needed, but we encourage students to stay for the full experience to complete the scavenger hunt and enjoy the recipe sampling.

Yes! All participants will receive nutrition-related handouts, recipe cards, grocery tote bags and other wellness items. Prizes are also awarded during the scavenger hunt.

Yes. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the grocery store. University Health Services does not provide transportation at this time.

The tour is free to attend, however, if you register and fail to attend without notifying uhsprevpop@tamu.edu at least 24 hours in advance, a $25 no-show fee will be charged to your student Bursar account. Since space is limited to 15 students, it's important to cancel in advance to allow another student the opportunity to attend.

Yes. The tour ends with a live recipe demonstration by H-E-B Cooking Connections and all participants are invited to sample the dish.

Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. The tour involves moving through the entire grocery store.

Yes! Each tour has a different theme, such as "Snack Smarter" and "Balanced Holiday Eating." Check the Univeristy Health Services calendar of events to view upcoming themes. Regardless of the theme, all tours include core grocery shopping and nutrition tips.

No, you do not need to purchase anything. The tour is educational and all samples and materials are provided for free.

Only registered students may attend due to space limitations. If your friend is a Texas A&M University student, encourage them to register separately.

Photos may be taken for promotional and educational use. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know at the beginning of the tour.

Participation is encouraged but not required. You're welcome to engage at your own pace. However, joining the scavenger hunt and cooking demo helps you get the most from the experience (and win prizes!).

Yes! You're welcome to register for multiple tours. Each one features a unique theme while still covering the basics of healthy shopping.

Please email uhsprevpop@tamu.edu with any questions or if you need to cancel your registration. To avoid the no-show fee, you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

Each tour is limited to 15 students, with a minimum of 3 students required to conduct the tour. If fewer than 3 students register, the tour may be rescheduled. Register early to secure your spot!