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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $500,000 Commitment to West Virginia Flood Relief

Business Wire•24/07/2026•17:54 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Walmart (WMT) and Walmart Foundation commit $500,000 for West Virginia flood relief.
  • ➤Response includes grants, gift cards, and truckloads of donated food, water, essential items.
  • ➤Walmart Supercenter #2809 (Buckhannon) serving hot meals, bottled water, cleaning supplies, laundry.
  • ➤Weston Donation Center offers hot meals, water, mobile shower, laundry, Wi-Fi, charging stations.

Expert Statements

Kyle Kinnard, EVP and Chief Operations Officer, Walmart U.S.

“Flash flooding like we've seen in West Virginia can change lives in an instant, creating overwhelming challenges for families and communities. We are proud of the way our associates have already shown up for their neighbors, and we're committed to supporting those efforts with resources that help meet immediate needs—including funding for local organizations and essentials like food, water and mobile laundry and shower services in our parking lots. We're honored to stand alongside our West Virginia communities as they begin the road to recovery.”

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $500,000 Commitment to West Virginia Flood Relief

Supporting associates, customers and communities impacted by severe flooding

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