Discount giant commits to another relief initiative
Walmart is reaching out to those impacted by the wildfires in California.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed up to $250,000 in support of ongoing relief efforts to affected communities in California. This includes funding for non-profit grants supporting the American Red Cross and Salvation Army’s shelter and feeding efforts, as well as in-kind product donations to support first responders.
Walmart operates more than 300 retail facilities in California, which are supported by over 90,000 associates. Walmart also supports local businesses, and spent $24.5 billion with California suppliers in fiscal year 2016. This supported 212,055 California supplier jobs, according to the retailer.
“As with the devastating fires in Clearlake last year, Walmart is committed to supporting communities in California in times of need,” said Angela Wilson, Walmart regional general manager. “By providing product, support and donations to both first-responders and local nonprofits, we will be able to provide help in the short-term and the recovery period after the fires, and we’re proud of our associates who are volunteering their time to help our community get back on its feet.”
These funds are in addition to $40 million that the discount giant has already donated to support relief efforts for those in the United States and Puerto Rico affected by the devastating 2017 hurricane season.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed up to $250,000 in support of ongoing relief efforts to affected communities in California. This includes funding for non-profit grants supporting the American Red Cross and Salvation Army’s shelter and feeding efforts, as well as in-kind product donations to support first responders.
Walmart operates more than 300 retail facilities in California, which are supported by over 90,000 associates. Walmart also supports local businesses, and spent $24.5 billion with California suppliers in fiscal year 2016. This supported 212,055 California supplier jobs, according to the retailer.
“As with the devastating fires in Clearlake last year, Walmart is committed to supporting communities in California in times of need,” said Angela Wilson, Walmart regional general manager. “By providing product, support and donations to both first-responders and local nonprofits, we will be able to provide help in the short-term and the recovery period after the fires, and we’re proud of our associates who are volunteering their time to help our community get back on its feet.”
These funds are in addition to $40 million that the discount giant has already donated to support relief efforts for those in the United States and Puerto Rico affected by the devastating 2017 hurricane season.