Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation announce winter weather response efforts to help those affected by recent storms

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Walmart and Sam's Club are committing up to $1 million in cash and product donations to aid recovery efforts in Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi, following severe storms and power outages. The funds will support Feeding Texas and local food banks that are struggling to meet the needs of those affected. Since FY2017, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated over $58 million for disaster relief. The company is actively tracking winter weather and has deployed emergency teams to assist associates and ensure product availability in stores.

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• Walmart committed up to $1 million for disaster relief, bolstering community support.
• The donation aids Feeding Texas and local food banks, enhancing their ability to serve impacted families.
• Walmart has a history of substantial disaster relief, having donated over $58 million since FY2017.

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With the catastrophic storms, power outages and water shortages affecting Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $1 million in cash and in-kind product donations to help with response efforts.

As part of the commitment, funds will support Feeding Texas’ emergency response efforts in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, the Rio Grande Valley and other areas across the state impacted by winter weather. Food banks in these areas are working hard to set up critical distribution locations to connect those in need with food and essential items. Additionally, funds will also support response efforts in Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi.

“Hundreds of thousands of Texans are going to turn to food banks in the days and weeks to come, on top of the millions already struggling to feed their families during the pandemic,” said Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas. “We are grateful for the Walmart Foundation’s incredible generosity during these challenging times. This donation will help Texas food banks keep their communities nourished and resilient through this crisis.”

Walmart is tracking the winter weather across the country in real time and has activated its Emergency Operations Center at the Walmart Home Office to support associates in the field. During times of disaster, the company’s priority is the safety of associates, helping those displaced and affected by the storms. Walmart has also dedicated emergency support teams helping stores get much needed supplies and products in stock and on shelves as quickly as possible.

“This extreme winter weather is leaving our associates, customers and communities without heat, water and electricity, the basic services we all depend on every day,” said Dan Bartlett, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Walmart Inc. “We gladly leverage our resources to help these hard-hit communities, and we stand with Texas and all those affected.”

Walmart has a long history of providing aid in time of disasters, helping communities prepare and recover by donating emergency supplies, such as food and water, home, and personal products. Since FY2017, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $58 million in cash and in-kind donations to support disaster preparedness and relief efforts.

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 230 million customers and members visit approximately 10,800 stores and clubs under 51 banners in 25 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 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 corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/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 25 countries, employs more than 2.2 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 Twitter @Walmartorg.

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FAQ

What is Walmart's recent donation in response to the storms?

Walmart is donating up to $1 million to support recovery efforts in Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

How will Walmart's donation help Feeding Texas?

The donation will assist Feeding Texas in setting up distribution locations for food and essential items for families in need.

What has Walmart done historically for disaster relief?

Since FY2017, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $58 million in disaster preparedness and relief efforts.

What areas are affected by Walmart's disaster relief efforts?

The relief efforts target areas in Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi impacted by severe storms and power outages.