Walmart Supports Northwest Arkansas Community Following Severe Storms
Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart Foundation are committing up to
“In these early days, we want to support the immediate needs of the community,” said Dan Bartlett, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Walmart Inc. “We will continue to be here for those who have been impacted, including our associates and neighbors for the long term.”
The commitment includes an initial
Walmart is also working with nonprofits and suppliers to offer additional resources, such as free meals, WiFi hotspot and charging stations, mobile laundry and shower services to the community. Walmart and Tyson have already provided more than 3,000 hot meals and have continued cooking for the community today.
With so many Northwest Arkansans impacted, Walmart associates have been looking for ways to give back to the community they love and call home. To maximize associate contributions, Walmart’s commitment also includes an associate match campaign, empowering Walmart and Sam’s Club associates by matching their donations up to
For more information about the services available today and tomorrow, see below.
Meals
Operation BBQ Relief serving meals
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 12 pm CT & 4 pm CT, until supplies last
WHERE:
Walmart and Tyson serving meals
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 11 am - 5 pm CT
WHERE: Walmart Neighborhood Market #3654, 808 W Walnut St,
WiFi & Charging
Walmart.org WiFi hotspot and charging station available for people to connect to internet and charge devices
WHEN: Starting Monday, May 27 until further notice
WHERE:
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Walmart Neighborhood Market #3654, 808 W Walnut St,
Rogers, AR 72756 - Orchards Park, Southeast corner of intersection of NE J St and John DeShields Blvd
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Joe Pennington
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Source: Walmart Inc.