Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $200,000 towards Tornado Relief and Recovery
25 January 2017 - 5:34AM
Business Wire
Donations and needed supplies to assist
organizations leading efforts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia
and Florida
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.
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About Philanthropy at WalmartBy 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
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solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about
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