Hurricane Katrina victims get gift registry from Wal-Mart
13 Sep '05
3 min read
Wal-Mart donated more than 150 computers to Red Cross Shelters, giving access to evacuees to communicate through the Internet.
As of Monday, Wal-Mart had dispatched 2,500 trailer loads of water and emergency supplies and products to the affected areas, including more than $3 million in donated merchandise to relief shelters and impacted areas.
Wal-Mart has donated $17 million in cash to aid emergency relief efforts, including $15 million to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, $1 million to the Salvation Army and $1 million to the American Red Cross.
Customers can still donate at all store and clubs or online to the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund through www.walmartfacts.com, www.walmart.com, www.walmartfoundation.org, www.walmartstores.com, www.samsclub.com.
Additionally, Wal-Mart has donated the use of 18 vacant facilities to various relief agencies. More buildings are being evaluated for potential uses. These are free of charge, and Wal-Mart is covering all utility costs.
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