Walmart Foundation commits $1 million to support humanitarian aid in Gaza

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Walmart Commits $1 Million to Support Direct Relief for Gaza Crisis

Statement from Donna Morris, Chief People Officer, Walmart

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walmart, Inc. and the Walmart Foundation have continued to look for ways to support people impacted by the devastating violence in Israel and Gaza that has unfolded over the past month following the terrorist attacks by Hamas. With the pause in fighting, the Walmart Foundation is committing $1 million to support Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization that will help provide emergency medical aid to civilians in Gaza as conditions permit.

This donation builds on the Walmart Foundation’s $1 million investment made earlier in Magen David Adom’s emergency services work in Israel.

Our hearts remain with our associates, customers and members who have been personally impacted, as well as all those suffering as a result of this situation. Collectively, let’s focus on demonstrating compassion and kindness to one another. At Walmart and Sam’s Club we are working to ensure everyone feels they belong.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 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 corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart/.

About philanthropy at Walmart

Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. By focusing where the business has unique strengths, Walmart.org works to tackle key social and environmental issues and collaborate with others to spark long-lasting systemic change. Walmart has stores in 19 countries, employs more than 2 million associates and does business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Walmart.org is helping people live better by supporting programs to accelerate upward job mobility for frontline workers, advance equity, address hunger, build inclusive economic opportunity for people in supply chains, protect and restore nature, reduce waste and emissions and build strong communities where Walmart operates. To learn more, visit www.walmart.org or connect on X (formerly known as Twitter) @Walmartorg.

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Source: Walmart Inc.

FAQ

What is the company name and ticker symbol for Walmart?

The company name is Walmart and the ticker symbol is WMT.

How much is Walmart committing to support Direct Relief for the Gaza crisis?

Walmart is committing $1 million to support Direct Relief for the Gaza crisis.

What organization will receive the support from Walmart's donation?

The support from Walmart's donation will go to Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization providing emergency medical aid to civilians in Gaza.

What was Walmart's previous investment related to the situation in Israel?

The Walmart Foundation previously made a $1 million investment in Magen David Adom’s emergency services work in Israel.

Who made the statement in the press release?

Donna Morris, Chief People Officer of Walmart, made the statement in the press release.

What is the focus of Walmart and Sam's Club in light of the situation?

Walmart and Sam's Club are working to ensure everyone feels they belong and are focusing on demonstrating compassion and kindness to one another.

What is the company's message to associates, customers, and members affected by the situation?

The company's hearts remain with the associates, customers, and members who have been personally impacted, as well as all those suffering as a result of the situation.

What is the purpose of the Walmart Foundation's donation?

The purpose of the Walmart Foundation's donation is to provide emergency medical aid to civilians in Gaza as conditions permit.