Bentonville, AR, October 23, 2023 — On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Walmart will celebrate military personnel with a star-studded concert for veterans and their families.first heroes and headliners The concert will feature musical artists Chris Stapleton, HER, and Imagine Dragons, and will be hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek. Customers can live stream the sold-out concert on his Walmart.com/Live, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Held at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa. heroes and headliners It will also feature donations of up to $4 million to veterans organizations from Walmart, its customers and the Walmart Foundation.
“Walmart has a rich history of supporting the military, dating back to our first veteran, Sam Walton,” said John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart US. states. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and service. ”
The company supports the military community through four pillars: jobs, education, entrepreneurship and well-being. Since 2021, Walmart has employed more than 2 million veterans and military spouses and more than 500,000 military community members. And since 2011, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have invested more than $44 million in her support of military personnel and their loved ones.
This year, Walmart, along with its customers, is expanding its appreciation for veterans across the country by donating up to $4 million to multiple veterans support organizations. Donation efforts include:
- Spark Good Veterans Roundd top: From October 23rd to November 30th, customers can donate to participating veterans charities (including up to $2 million to Operation Home Front) at checkout on Walmart.com or the app. will be matched 2 to 1. Total donations up to $3 million. Find your local veterans organization here.
- Wreaths across America: Building on the company’s long-standing support of Wreaths Across America, Walmart has awarded a $750,000 grant to support the organization’s mission to honor those who have served over the next five years.
- Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF): As part of its continued relationship with the organization, Walmart is donating $750,000 to support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship.
- Local veterans service organizations in Tampa Bay: At the local level, Walmart has donated $250,000 to veterans organizations in the Florida area, including:
To learn more about Walmart’s commitment to veterans, service members and military families, visit www.HeroesAndHeadliners.com.