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Fox News
11-07-2025
- General
- Fox News
Operation BBQ Relief Serves Up Help Following Texas Floods
In times of need, Operation BBQ Relief is there, bringing the healing power of delicious food to serve communities recovering from disasters. This organization is one of many on the ground in Kerrville, Texas, currently assisting first responders in the recovery effort from last weekend's horrific floods. Leader of Logistics and Transportation for Operation BBQ Relief, Chris Huggins shares his experience working with the organization and characterizes what it's like to be at this site compared to other disasters. Chris also reflects on the weight of emotions felt by many survivors and first responders. To join the relief efforts visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Walmart, Sam's Club make huge investment after disastrous flood
While many people across the U.S. were watching fireworks and celebrating the 4th of July weekend, an entire community was hit with a wave of devastation that no one saw coming. A massive flash flood struck Central Texas in the early hours of the July 4 weekend, becoming one of the deadliest in the U.S. in the past century. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Recent heavy rains in the area caused the Guadalupe River near San Antonio, Texas, to overflow by more than 26 feet. Independence Day weekend is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated alongside loved ones, but for many, it has turned into a time of heartbreak, as they face some of the worst news of their lives. Related: Walmart makes deal to open popular food chain in stores The Texas floods have killed at least 95 people, with many being children, and the numbers are only expected to rise as many remain missing. This is because Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp situated along the river in Kerr County and directly in the flood's path, was among the most brutally hit. Image Source: Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images Walmart (WMT) is the world's largest retailer, with over 10,500 namesake stores worldwide and 600 Sam's Clubs nationwide. Although its stores and clubs can be found within 10 miles of nearly 90% of the U.S. population, Texas has the most locations out of any state, with 592 Walmart retail units and 81 Sam's Clubs. More Retail News: Starbucks' huge new rival opens first US storesMcDonald's brings back experimental menu item 13 years laterStarbucks unveils huge store updates amid turnaround plan Hence, the disastrous floods are a tragic event that Walmart felt deeply connected to and couldn't just stand by and watch without doing anything to help. The company made around $681 billion in revenue for the full year of 2024, so it was a no-brainer to give a piece of that fortune to the community that has made it the retail giant it is today, especially when a significant portion of its customers live near the affected area. Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation have committed to donating up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support Texas flood relief efforts after the devastating events that unfolded over the last few days. The company is also encouraging the community to join this movement by matching up to $250,000 of all customer donations, which can be made via the Walmart and Salvation Army match campaign online or in-store at its Texas locations. "We're working hand-in-hand with local leaders and first responders to ensure help reaches those who need it most," said Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner in a press release. Related: Walmart builds a whole new kind of store Additionally, Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation have collaborated with nonprofit organizations to provide even more support, including offering free meals with Operation BBQ Relief, providing laundry trucks and showers with Matthew 25: Ministries and Procter & Gamble, and funding American Red Cross and The Salvation Army with food, water, and other supplies. "Our hearts go out to the families, associates, and members affected by this disaster," said Sam's Club President and CEO Chris Nicholas. "We will stand by the Kerrville community and help provide the resources and support they need as they recover and rebuild." Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Commit up to $500,000 to Support Texas Flood Relief Efforts
Supporting Impacted Communities in South Texas BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart, along with Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation, are stepping up to support communities in South Texas following the devastating floods. Together, they are committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support relief efforts in the region. This includes up to a $250,000 match of customer and member donations, that can soon be made online or in-stores and clubs in Texas, through the Walmart and Salvation Army match campaign. Following the catastrophic floods—Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation have also been working with nonprofit organizations to provide essential resources, including: At the Walmart Supercenter in Kerrville (Store #508), Operation BBQ Relief is offering free hot meals beginning July 7 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additionally, Tides Loads of Hope laundry trucks and showers provided by Matthew 25: Ministries, Procter & Gamble and Walmart will be deployed to the area. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation funded local partners including the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army with food, water and other supplies. "We are heartbroken by the devastation our associates, friends and neighbors in Texas are facing, especially the families of those who have lost loved ones," John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart U.S. "We're working hand-in-hand with local leaders and first responders to ensure help reaches those who need it most." "Our hearts go out to the families, associates and members affected by this disaster," said Chris Nicholas, President and CEO, Sam's Club. "We will stand by the Kerrville community and help provide the resources and support they need as they recover and rebuild." For those associates, customers and communities affected, Walmart is providing the support you need through this challenging time. For more information, visit Walmart Disaster Response. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at About Sam's Club Sam's Club, the $90 billion division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a membership club that is pioneering the future of retail experience, providing exclusive access to value, convenience and modern omnichannel shopping options to millions of members in 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. With over 40 years of innovating in the category, Sam's Club continues to redefine club membership shopping with its curated assortment of quality fresh food and Member's Mark® items, in addition to market leading technologies and services like Scan & Go™️, curbside pickup and home delivery. Visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at or connect with Sam's Club on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest. About Philanthropy at Walmart represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The team works to tackle key social and environmental issues relevant for the retail sector in collaboration with others to spark long-lasting systemic change. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Walmart Media RelationsPhone: 1-800-331-0085Email: press@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Commit up to $500,000 to Support Texas Flood Relief Efforts
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart, along with Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation, are stepping up to support communities in South Texas following the devastating floods. Together, they are committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support relief efforts in the region. This includes up to a $250,000 match of customer and member donations, that can soon be made online or in-stores and clubs in Texas, through the Walmart and Salvation Army match campaign. Following the catastrophic floods—Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation have also been working with nonprofit organizations to provide essential resources, including: At the Walmart Supercenter in Kerrville (Store #508), Operation BBQ Relief is offering free hot meals beginning July 7 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additionally, Tides Loads of Hope laundry trucks and showers provided by Matthew 25: Ministries, Procter & Gamble and Walmart will be deployed to the area. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation funded local partners including the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army with food, water and other supplies. 'We are heartbroken by the devastation our associates, friends and neighbors in Texas are facing, especially the families of those who have lost loved ones,' John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart U.S. 'We're working hand-in-hand with local leaders and first responders to ensure help reaches those who need it most.' 'Our hearts go out to the families, associates and members affected by this disaster,' said Chris Nicholas, President and CEO, Sam's Club. 'We will stand by the Kerrville community and help provide the resources and support they need as they recover and rebuild.' For those associates, customers and communities affected, Walmart is providing the support you need through this challenging time. For more information, visit Walmart Disaster Response. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at About Sam's Club Sam's Club, the $90 billion division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a membership club that is pioneering the future of retail experience, providing exclusive access to value, convenience and modern omnichannel shopping options to millions of members in 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. With over 40 years of innovating in the category, Sam's Club continues to redefine club membership shopping with its curated assortment of quality fresh food and Member's Mark® items, in addition to market leading technologies and services like Scan & Go™️, curbside pickup and home delivery. Visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at or connect with Sam's Club on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest. About Philanthropy at Walmart represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The team works to tackle key social and environmental issues relevant for the retail sector in collaboration with others to spark long-lasting systemic change.
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Dozens of people dead in Texas flooding. Here's how you can help from Florida
At least 81 people, including at least 28 children, have died as a result of flash flooding in Texas after the Guadalupe River north of San Antonio flowed over its banks, Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp at the river's edge, confirmed that at least 27 campers and counselors died in the floods, according to a statement on its website. It was not said how many were children. Searchers are still looking for 10 missing children and a camp counselor. "Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy," read a statement on the Camp Mystic website. "We are praying for them constantly." The number of missing people is expected to be higher, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said, as thousands were in the Texas Hill Country celebrating Independence Day weekend when the floods broke out in the early morning on July 4. More expected storms continue to "pose life-threatening danger," Abbott said. The Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet in less than an hour and Kerr County in Texas Hill Country was inundated by as much as 15 inches of rain triggered by intense thunderstorms, weather experts said. President Donald Trump said in a statement Sunday that he signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, days after the flooding swept through Texas Hill Country. Here's how you can help. How to help in the aftermath of flooding in Texas Do not go there. Officials have urged people to avoid the area and let professional rescue teams and first responders work, according to The area remains dangerous and the presence of untrained responders, personal drones or unauthorized watercraft may obstruct their efforts and even create more people needing to be rescued. Anyone wishing to volunteer can call 830-465-4797 or go to Texas Community Recovery. Meanwhile, there are plenty of ways to help from a distance. The Red Cross The Red Cross has opened shelters in affected areas as well as two reunification centers, according to a post on X. The organization is taking donations on its website. World Central Kitchen World Central Kitchen, the non-profit founded by chef José Andrés, deployed to Texas on July 4 to work with local partners and provide food. Chefs have already helped feed stranded campers at Camp La Junta (now evacuated), a flooded RV camp and firefighters and first responders in Hunt, Texas, according to X posts. WCK is taking donations on its website. More food assistance Mercy Chefs: Portsmouth, Virginia organization that set up in Kerrville to feed first responders and people in the community. Operation BBQ Relief: The Kansas City, Missouri-based organization said it has deployed to Kerrville to help feed people. They are taking donations on their site and said that $25 provides four hot meals to families and first responders GoFundMe Crowdfunding website GoFundMe has a special page for verified fundraisers connected to the flooding in Central Texas. These GoFundMe accounts — 22 as of the morning of July 7 — have been verified by GoFundMe to be legitimate. The page will be updated as more fundraisers are verified, according to GoFundMe. Kerr County Relief Fund The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has started a Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. The fund will provide aid to vetted organizations in Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort that are providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance, according to the foundation. The fund is accepting donations on its website. Austin Pets Alive! The Austin animal shelter reported that it has taken in over 150 animals from flood affected areas and shelters in Kerr and Williamson counties as of July 6. The shelter said that they are continuing a volunteer search and rescue group to find animals along the riverbank. The shelter also said it is seeking donations to provide support to families that have lost pets, including body recovery and cremation services. The shelter is accepting donations on its website. They are working with Kerrville Pets Alive, which is also accepting donations through @KerrvillePetsAlive on Venmo. More local donation sites Cross Kingdom Church: The Kerrville church has started a relief fund for people impacted by the floods. Donations can be made through the website (include "relief fund" in the description), via @crosskingdom77 on Venmo or Cross Kingdom Ministries on PayPal. Kerrville Area Rebuilding and Recovery Fund: The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce established a Fund to provide "immediate and long-term support for affected businesses for repairs, facade improvements and new signage, utility bill payments and gap funding.' Donations can be made through their website. Southern Oaks Church: Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville is organizing a supply drive to help people directly impacted. Locals can drop off hygiene kits, baby and child essentials, clothing, food and nutrition, comfort and coping materials and more. Anyone can donate to its online form here, select 'River Flood Relief Fund' TEXSAR: Austin-based emergency response nonprofit Texas Search and Rescue is asking for donations to continue its swiftwater search efforts. Donations can be made here. United Cajun Navy: Louisiana-based disaster response team founded after Hurricane Katrina says it has mobilized to Texas. Donations can be made here, volunteers can sign up here. The Salvation Army The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Kerrville is coordinating and accepting donations of nonperishable goods, personal hygiene items, diapers and other items while providing regular updates on its Instagram page. The Salvation Army of Texas has also deployed a deployed a mobile kitchen and team, according to a July 5 statement. "The community was waking to celebrate the July 4th holiday and has suddenly been faced with historic and tragic flooding," Major Phil Swyers, of The Salvation Army in Kerrville, said in the statement. "The Salvation Army is here to help and will support those impacted by this disaster." Where in Texas is it flooding? The floods swept across West and Central Texas in Texas Hill Country, starting around 4 a.m. The National Weather Service released a 'flood watch' for eight Hill Country counties. Portions of at least four cities in the Central Texas region between San Antonio and Austin took on more than 10 inches of rain during the Independence Day weekend: Liberty Hill, 20.6; Lakeway, 13.5; Kerrville, 11.9; and Leander 10.5. Contributing: Dinah Voyles Pulver, Susan Miller, Christopher Cann, Kathryn Palmer, Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY
