The Walmart Foundation Donates $500,000 to The Salvation Army for Hurricane Laura Response
Meagan Hofer | meagan.hofer@uss.salvationarmy.org | (678) 485-4726
Atlanta, Georgia (September 2, 2020) – The Walmart Foundation has announced an incredibly generous donation to The Salvation Army’s relief efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Laura. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services teams have served over 166,000 meals, snacks, and drinks since landfall. This gift will help to continue those efforts as we continue to serve.
“Our thoughts are with all those impacted by Hurricane Laura,” said Qadira Harris, senior manager of community disaster response and preparedness for Walmart. “The work the Salvation Army is doing to help the people of Louisiana and Texas recover is invaluable, and we’re proud to support their efforts.”
“The Salvation Army will continue to meet needs wherever they exist,” says Major Terry Israel, Community Relations & Development Secretary for The Salvation Army’s Southern Territory. “We could not do what we do without the generosity of partners, like the Walmart Foundation, who go above and beyond to support The Salvation Army.”
The best way to support the disaster work of The Salvation Army is by making a financial donation at www.helpsalvationarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
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About The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.