Missouri Walmart and Sam’s Clubs extend support for Hurricane Relief efforts, now accepting donations

Many of the communities Walmart and Sam’s Club are proud to call home have been affected by destruction and loss from Hurricanes Helene and Milton during the past two weeks.

On the heels of Hurricane Milton, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation announced they are extending their commitment to support hurricane relief efforts to $16 million across impacted communities. Additionally, the customer donation program to support the American Red Cross at checkouts in Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs is extended through Oct. 20.

Overall,more than $23 million has been committed and raised by customers and members in the past two weeks to support communities recovering from both hurricanes. This includes:

• Mobile unit deployments including shower, laundry, restrooms, and food
• In-kind donations of water, food, and product
• Walmart Foundation grants to Operation BBQ Relief and Salvation Army to support free meals as well as Team Rubicon to support debris cleanup
• $2.5 million contributed by Walmart and Sam’s Club to the American Red Cross through the customer donation match campaign
• More than $7.7 million raised by Walmart and Sam’s Club customers and members to date for the American Red Cross campaign

Walmart still has resource stations set up in some of the hardest hit areas from Hurricane Helene. For a list of where, please visit the Hurricane Helene website toview the current resources.