Walmart and The Walmart Foundation announce $500,000 commitment to assist Puerto Rico with earthquake relief and recovery
January 13 2020 - 4:44PM
Business Wire
In response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes
in Puerto Rico, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing
up to $500,000 in cash and in-kind support for relief and
recovery.
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are
committing up to $500,000 in cash and in-kind support for relief
and recovery following the recent Puerto Rican earthquakes. (Photo:
Business Wire)
The commitment will support the American Red Cross, Salvation
Army, World Central Kitchen and Mercy Corps through both
cash grants and in-kind product donations. These organizations are
actively engaged in responding to the needs of the communities
impacted by the earthquakes.
“Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico as they work to
recover from the impact of the earthquakes,” said Julie Gehrki,
vice president, philanthropy at Walmart. “In times like these, it’s
so important to help meet the needs of our associates and our
customers in the devastated area, as well as support the
non-profits, first responders, local officials and government
organizations that are working tirelessly to provide relief.”
In emergencies like this, the company’s priority is the safety
of its associates. Walmart has more than 12,600 associates and 37
facilities in Puerto Rico, all of which are currently operational.
Stores are assisting associates that have been displaced from their
homes due to the damage caused by the disaster. Walmart and Sam’s
Club teams are also assisting those affected by the earthquake by
delivering much needed supplies to impacted communities.
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 few years, for example, Walmart and the
Walmart Foundation gave nearly $50 million in cash, water, food and
other products to support victims of hurricanes, wildfires and
tornadoes.
To learn more about how Walmart and the Walmart Foundation
respond in times of disaster visit Walmart.org.
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, over 275
million customers and members visit our more than 11,300 stores
under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With
fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over
2.2 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
Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and
the Walmart Foundation. By leaning in where our business has unique
strengths, we work to tackle key social issues and collaborate with
others to spark long-lasting systemic change. Walmart has stores in
27 countries, employing more than 2 million associates and doing
business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions
of people. Walmart.org is helping people live better by supporting
programs that work to accelerate upward job mobility for frontline
workers, address hunger and make healthier, more sustainably-grown
food a reality, and build strong communities where Walmart
operates. To learn more, visit www.walmart.org or find us on
Twitter @walmartorg.
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