Walmart announced Thursday it will donate $5 million to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.The money will come from both Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, according to a news release. It includes both cash and goods. The two groups have previously committed a total of $35 million in relief from Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.The 3.4 million people who live in Puerto Rico are running low on fuel and other supplies a week after Hurricane Maria hit.Walmart has already sent communications specialists, electricians and other support teams to Puerto Rico to help its locations recover.Walmart employs nearly 15,000 people in Puerto Rico. It operates 45 retail facilities there, including two distribution centers and a satellite headquarters. It has been able to re-open 20 stores and 5 club locations, along with nearly a dozen pharmacies, according to the release.

Walmart announced Thursday it will donate $5 million to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

The money will come from both Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, according to a news release. It includes both cash and goods. The two groups have previously committed a total of $35 million in relief from Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.


The 3.4 million people who live in Puerto Rico are running low on fuel and other supplies a week after Hurricane Maria hit.

Walmart has already sent communications specialists, electricians and other support teams to Puerto Rico to help its locations recover.

Walmart employs nearly 15,000 people in Puerto Rico. It operates 45 retail facilities there, including two distribution centers and a satellite headquarters. It has been able to re-open 20 stores and 5 club locations, along with nearly a dozen pharmacies, according to the release.