Walmart and Procter & Gamble Donate $10.8 Million to Expand Disaster-Relief Fleet
Walmart announced a $10.8 million donation to Matthew 25: Ministries to expand a disaster-relief fleet in collaboration with Procter & Gamble. The project will add laundry and shower facilities to improve rapid response for disaster-affected communities and aims to cover 90% of the United States by 2027.
What are the key facts?
- 1Donation: $10.8 million
- 2Partners: Procter & Gamble (P&G), Matthew 25: Ministries
- 3Goal: Cover 90% of the United States by June 2027
What happened?
Walmart announced the investment plan through its philanthropic division to strengthen disaster-relief capabilities by adding seven laundry trailers and multipurpose shower units. The relief vehicles will be deployed at eight regional centers across the United States to quickly provide affected families with essential goods and services when disasters occur.