Where It’s Going: Walmart’s $25 Million COVID-19 Commitment
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced a $25 million commitment on March 17 to support organizations on the frontlines responding to COVID-19. The money will be distributed in a series of grants, each furthering the capacity of organizations to help communities affected by the pandemic. Following please find updates on how these funds are being allocated.
On May 5, Walmart, the Walmart Foundation and its family of brands announced the next round of grants and in-kind donations to organizations around the world, supporting their local communities as they respond to COVID-19.
Since the original March 17 announcement committing a total contribution of $25 million to combatting COVID-19 and supporting workers on the frontlines, Walmart has increased its commitment to more than $35 million in cash and in-kind donations.
Click here for the list of organizations receiving a portion of these in cash and in-kind donations from Walmart entities for COVID-19 response.