Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce a Commitment of $200,000 for California Wildfire Relief
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation commit cash and product to assist local organizations with recovery and
relief services
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $200,000 to
organizations in response to the severe wildfires that are impacting California. As part of this commitment, Walmart is working
closely with local officials and governmental entities to help meet the needs of those affected.
“We are deeply concerned by the devastation impacting our associates, customers and the communities we serve,” said Dacona
Smith, Walmart’s senior vice president for operations in California. “In the coming days we will continue to help with relief
efforts by working with non-profits, first responders, local officials and governmental organizations to identify needs and provide
additional support.”
Walmart operates 306 retail facilities in California, which includes 140 Supercenters, 33 Sam’s Clubs and 69 Neighborhood
Markets, all supported by nearly 89,881 associates across the state.
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 addition to last year’s hurricane response of more than $38
million, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $60 million since 2005 in cash and in-kind donations in response
to disaster events.
About Walmart
Walmart 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 270 million customers and members visit our more than 11,700 stores
under 65 banners in 28 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 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 2.3 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.
To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit http://giving.walmart.com/foundation.
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