Donations and needed supplies to assist organizations leading efforts
in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia and Florida
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- (Business Wire)
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide
support through cash and product donations of $200,000 to organizations
helping in response to the severe weather that impacted Louisiana,
Mississippi, Georgia and Florida. As a part of this commitment, Walmart
is working closely with the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and
Convoy of Hope while coordinating efforts with elected officials and
governmental entities to help meet the needs of those affected.
“Our associates and leadership on the ground are actively working to
help the communities affected by this disaster,” said Martin Mundo,
Senior Vice President of Operations. “As part of our commitment, local
Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations have already been supporting
local relief, donating approximately $20,000 in product. In the coming
days, we will continue to work with non-profits, first responders,
elected officials and governmental organizations to identify needs and
provide additional support.”
Walmart has a long history of providing aid in times of disasters,
helping communities prepare and recover by donating emergency supplies,
such as food and water, home and personal products. In the last 10
years, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $56
million in cash and in-kind donations in response to disaster events.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people
around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in
retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week,
nearly 260 million customers and members visit our 11,528 stores under
72 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With
fiscal year 2016 revenue of $482.1 billion, Walmart employs
approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be
a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment
opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by
visiting http://corporate.walmart.com on
Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
By using our strengths to help
others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for
people to live better every day. Walmart has stores in 28 countries,
employing more than 2.4 million associates and doing business with
thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Our
philanthropy helps people live better by supporting upward job mobility
and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and
making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building
strong communities where Walmart operates and inspiring our associates
to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in
the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or
supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants
totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in
Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart
Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also
collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic
change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit http://www.foundation.walmart.com.
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Contacts:
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Media Relations:
Aaron Mullins,
800-331-0085
news.walmart.com/reporter
Source: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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