Walmart announces up to $250,000 for California wildfire relief

December 14, 2017

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed up to $250,000 in support of ongoing relief efforts surrounding wildfires in California. This includes funding for nonprofit grants supporting the America Red Cross and Salvation Army for shelter and feeding efforts, as well as in-kind product donations to support first responders.

“We are saddened by the devastation caused by the wildfires and the impact to our associates and the communities we serve,” said Julie Gehrki, vice president, programs for Walmart. “This has been an unprecedented year for disasters around the United States, and we remain committed to support relief efforts to help them through this difficult time.”

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. Since 2005, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $60 million in cash and in-kind donations in response to disaster events. This year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $35 million to 2017 disaster relief efforts.