Donors Help Salvation Army’s 122nd Red Kettle Campaign Set New Fundraising Record

Thanks to the generosity and sacrifice of donors and volunteers, The Salvation Army reached a new record through its 2012 Red Kettle Campaign – $148.7 million collected through nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars! The results are especially significant as the generous public not only helped us break a record for the eighth year in a [...]

135,000 Toys and 10,000 Coats For Underserved Children Thanks to Walmart Shoppers!

Walmart is certainly fulfilling the company’s mission to help people live better – this Christmas and beyond. With the company’s $1 million donation in support of our 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign, The Salvation Army will be able to better meet the needs of families across America through food service, heat and utility assistance, and [...]

Walmart Partnership Provides A Cheerful Christmas to Children Nationwide

  On Saturday, December 8, over 2,500 Walmart stores throughout the country will be offering customers more than just great deals. Starting at 9:00 a.m., shoppers will receive a list of suggested gifts for local families in need to contribute to the company’s inaugural “Fill the Truck” toy drive. Once the donation receptacles are full, [...]

Salvation Army Today, November 8!

This week’s Salvation Army Today video – brought to you by The Salvation Army Southern Territory – discusses updates on Hurricane Sandy relief efforts along the East Coast, the announcement of our Red Kettle Kick-Off performer, Kenny Chesney, and Walmart’s 12 Days of Giving campaign. If you would like to support those impacted by Hurricane [...]

Vote Today…and until November 18 with Walmart’s “12 Days of Giving” Campaign!

Voters are complaining this morning about long lines at the polls, with some communities enduring a two hour wait in the cold to vote for their presidential candidate of choice. But voting for your favorite nonprofit for Walmart’s “12 Days of Giving” campaign takes only five minutes of your time at home, and could make [...]

Vote for your town, fight hunger!

Two years ago, Walmart made a generous $2 billion commitment to fight hunger through 2015 and the company is certainly keeping promises.

Walmart’s “Fighting Hunger Together” campaign makes it easy for you to join the fight against hunger and bring that charitable donation to your very own community through organizations such as The Salvation Army.

Walmart Donates $1 Million to Red Kettles

The Salvation Army received a generous $1 million donation from the Walmart Foundation in support of our 120th annual Red Kettle Campaign. The company has been a valued partner in helping The Salvation Army’s efforts to combat hunger – a problem that the company is passionate about ending.

Cast Your Vote: Walmart’s “12 Days of Giving” Campaign is Officially On!

Walmart’s “12 Days of Giving” empowers Facebook users to nominate The Salvation Army to receive part of a $1.5 million grant.

It’s Always Sunny Here Thanks to Walmart Volunteers

The Salvation Army Community Center in West Philadelphia is getting a much needed makeover, thanks to an all hands on deck volunteer effort by Walmart.

The project is part of the Walmart Foundation’s 5-year, $2 billion commitment to fight hunger in the U.S. with food donations, $250 million in grants at the national and local levels, and collaboration with government and non-profit organizations to reach more families in need.

300 Philadelphia-area Walmart volunteers are working this week to complete the renovation, which includes cleaning, painting, installation of new fixtures, artwork and shelving, and food and clothing donations. The volunteers are specifically focusing on updating the community center’s public spaces and food service/emergency response areas.

The Salvation Army is incredibly grateful for this support that will benefit individuals and families in need!

Visit The Salvation Army Philadelphia’s Facebook page (Salvation Army Philadelphia) and Twitter feed (@SalArmyPhilly) for project updates, and find more photos updated daily at Walmart Philadelphia’s page.

Walmart Takes Leading Role in Fight Against Hunger

Walmart Takes Leading Role in Fight Against Hunger
Walmart has been a great partner to The Salvation Army in addressing the needs of our local communities, especially in the fight against hunger. Earlier this year they donated $1 million for hunger relief to our organization. These funds were a significant help to our food service programs, which have seen a major growth in demand while many of their shelves were running bare.
We applaud Walmart’s increased effort to support hunger relief, as they just announced they donated $799 million to the cause during their most recent fiscal year. Of this total, $732 million in cash and in-kind gifts went to programs within the United States.
According to their press release, Walmart has donated 256 million pounds of food to local food banks in the last year – the equivalent to 197 million meals! They have also given $62 million in grants to U.S. hunger nonprofits.
We hope you will help us express our sincere gratitude to Walmart for being a leader in the fight against hunger. The Salvation Army and organizations like ours are able to more effectively serve those in need thanks to the assistance of caring community partners like Walmart.
To read Walmart’s press release, visit http://walmartstores.com/pressroom/ or click the direct link here. http://walmartstores.com/pressroom/news/10572.aspx