Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across Mississippi and other states are giving shoppers a chance to help hurricane survivors.
Until Oct. 20, customers can either round their total up or make a small donation to support the American Red Cross as the organization works to aid those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In a press release, Walmart and Sam’s Club announced that not only are they extending a way for customers to get involved, but the retail giants’ foundation is tacking on $16 million to support communities devastated by the recent storms.
“We are heartbroken for our communities dealing with the damage caused by Hurricane Milton,” Walmart President and CEO John Furner said. “Walmart, our associates, and our customers always step up when there’s a need, and the support we’ve seen throughout the past two storms has been overwhelming.”
“This is the second time in two weeks that our country has felt the toll of a major hurricane impacting the communities Sam’s Club calls home,” Sam’s Club President and CEO Chris Nicholas added. “We are moving quickly to make sure our associates and members are safe, and we are extending our support today to make sure communities suffering from both hurricanes have what they need in the long run.”
In total, more than $23 million has been committed and raised by customers and members over the past two weeks to support communities recovering from both hurricanes. This includes:
- Mobile unit deployments such as showers, laundry, restrooms, and food.
- In-kind donations of water, food, and product.
- Walmart Foundation grants to Operation BBQ Relief and Salvation Army to support free meals, as well as Team Rubicon to support debris cleanup.
- $2.5 million contributed by Walmart and Sam’s Club to the American Red Cross through the customer donation match campaign.
- Over $7.7 million raised by Walmart and Sam’s Club customers and members to date for the American Red Cross campaign.
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