Thursday, October 25, 2007

Wal-Mart donates a total of $1 million to assist with wildfire relief efforts

The Wal-Mart Foundation announced Wednesday it donated an additional $750,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in the Southern California wildfires, bringing the retailer’s total donation to $1 million.

The Red Cross confirms it is the largest contribution it has received to date for wildfire relief efforts.

The foundation donated $250,000 to assist the Red Cross in providing food and shelter on Tuesday.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and Sam’s Clubs in the state continue to donate water, clothing, blankets and other merchandise. Over 20 trucks with more than $400,000 worth of merchandise have been given to relief efforts. Collection sites have been set up in each of Wal-Mart’s 208 California-based stores and Sam’s Clubs where customers can make cash donations.

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