Hurricane Helene

Many associates, customers and members in the communities we serve are experiencing the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are acting quickly to help. Now and before the storm made landfall, our teams have been working closely with local leaders and organizations to assess needs, support associates and deliver donations of supplies to organizations supporting relief efforts.

On the heels of Hurricane Milton, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are extending their commitment to support relief efforts from both hurricanes to $16 million across impacted communities. This is a $6 million increase to the $10 million previously committed for relief and recovery efforts in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas from Hurricane Helene. These efforts include donations of food, water, essential supplies and grants to organizations providing relief.

Our customers and members are some of the most generous people we know. As part of this commitment, Walmart launched a nationwide customer campaign to magnify their impact by matching their donations to the American Red Cross 1:1, up to $2.5 million, when they donate to support hurricane relief at registers in stores and clubs and on Walmart.com. The generosity from customers and members poured in quickly, and the $2.5 million match was met as of Oct. 3. Fundraising for the American Red Cross will continue at Walmart and Sam’s Club and on Walmart.com through Oct. 20.

We are also working with nonprofits and suppliers to bring much-needed resources into communities without access to power, such as free meals, WiFi hotspot, charging stations and laundry and shower services.

Throughout the recovery, we will continue looking for ways to support our associates, customers, members and their families.

Here, we’re providing more information on our support for the communities and the status of stores and clubs in the impacted areas. We’ll continue to update this page in the coming days.