For the next few weeks, there’s an easy way to join the fight against hunger. By making a purchase at your local Walmart store, using your social media channels or donating at the register, you can support Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign and help Feeding America secure 100 million meals on behalf of member food banks.
A lot of our associates are taking it a step further by volunteering with their local food banks, like Mario Young, a department manager at one of our Charlotte, North Carolina stores.
“I've been volunteering in the Charlotte community for more than six years and with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for over a year,” Mario said. “I love helping with different projects and especially with helping other people in the community. Through Walmart I have been able to reach more members of the community in need and am always one of the first people to volunteer for events like the one today."
Only a few hours from Charlotte, in Charleston, South Carolina, even more of our associates are giving back. Along with the Lowcountry Food Bank, our associates recently helped 300 Greeleyville Elementary students and their parents have an amazing Easter. What started off with a massive egg hunt ended with the parents being able to stock up on fresh produce – 15,000 pounds of it to be exact – donated by Walmart and distributed by our associates.
As a grocer serving millions of customers in America each week, Walmart has been working to positively impact the issue of hunger in the U.S. for many years. By collaborating with our customers, Discover card and five of the nation’s leading food companies – Campbell Soup Company, General Mills, Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company and PepsiCo – we hope to make a real difference for families who are struggling with hunger.
From April 17 – May 15, you can join the efforts in three easy ways.
Purchase Participating Products: For every purchase of specially marked products both in-store and online, the manufacturer will donate enough to help you secure one meal on behalf of Feeding America member food banks. For every Discover card transaction made in-store and online, Discover will donate the equivalent of one meal, up to $1 million.
Donate at the Register: You can make a donation to Feeding America member food banks at the checkout in any Walmart store.
Online Act of Support: We have already met our online act of support goal of donating up to $1.5 million to Feeding America on behalf of member food banks. You can still show your support by continuing to use #FightHunger on your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and like or share Walmart provided content. You can also visit Walmart.com/FightHunger to show your support through a click.
To participate or learn more, visit Walmart.com/FightHunger.