We’re proud to be a good neighbor and citizen in thousands of communities across the country and around the world. We believe it’s a privilege to be a store that’s part of the community and, we believe it’s our responsibility to help sustain the communities that rely upon us. The stories below are just a few examples of how our company and our associates give back to our communities. Click on each story to find out more.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Gives Back for the Holidays
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation kicked off “Walmart Gives Back for the Holidays,” our annual holiday giving campaign, with deliveries to local food banks across the country just before families start preparing for Thanksgiving.
Walmart and Sam's Club Launch New Teacher Rewards Program; $4 Million to Help U.S. Teachers
Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation have joined together to launch Teacher Rewards, a new program that is providing more than $4 million to 40,000 deserving teachers across the U.S.
Walmart Foundation's Job Training Initiative
The Walmart Foundation has stepped up with an initiative aimed at providing job skill training to those hit hardest by the economic downturn. This year alone, we awarded more than $6.5 million in grants to programs designed to help train displaced workers and prepare them for the next chapter in their careers.
Feeding Hungry Children and Families
Now, more Americans than ever are relying on hunger relief organizations. To meet this increased demand, the Walmart Foundation has donated $7.8 million to support food banks and provide healthy summer meals to children and families.
Walmart Foundation Supports Communities Around the Globe
Now more than ever, the Walmart Foundation is proud to be able to help more people worldwide.
Walmart Foundation Supports Meals On Wheels in the Fight to End Senior Hunger
As a part of our recent initiative to reduce U.S. hunger, the Walmart Foundation wanted to make sure that our nation’s hungry seniors were included in our efforts. We partnered with the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), the nation’s oldest and largest charitable food services organization.
Walmart Foundation Helps Many Families Prepare and File Taxes for Free in Difficult Times
The Walmart Foundation’s $3.6 million grant to United Way and One Economy could return $300 million in EITC refunds, save $45 million in tax preparation fees and help about 225,000 households save money and live better during a difficult time.
Walmart Foundation Supports U.S. Green Jobs
A $5 million grant to the U.S. Conference of Mayors will help create jobs in a variety of emerging green industries. With the Walmart Foundation’s donation, the Conference is awarding six grants to non-profit organizations that have a history of working with mayors.