Walmart Grants $15 Million to Feeding America® to Help Strengthen Food Access for Families Across the Country

Julie Gehrki, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy at Walmart

“Food banks and local agencies are pillars in their communities, and we know many are being asked to do more”

Julie Gehrki, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy at Walmart

“Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs donate millions of pounds of food every year, but getting that food to families depends on a strong network of food banks and local organizations.”

Julie Gehrki, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy at Walmart

“This investment is about helping give them more of the resources and tools they need to get food where it can do the most good.”

Denis McDonough, CEO of Feeding America

“At a time when neighbors are facing higher costs for food and other essentials, communities need every part of the food system working together”

Denis McDonough, CEO of Feeding America

“Walmart has been a longstanding and deeply committed partner in helping make nutritious food available to communities across the country.”

Denis McDonough, CEO of Feeding America

“This investment will strengthen the people, infrastructure and technology needed to move more of that food where is needed the most, while helping families access critical nutrition support like SNAP.”

Denis McDonough, CEO of Feeding America

“That is the kind of support this moment requires.”