Salvation Army and Walmart in Burbank threw a holiday party on Friday, Dec. 6 that included a Red Bull freestyle motorcyclist doing tricks and Walmart employees giving gifts to low-income families who enjoyed live music, food trucks and entertainment.
The event included the kickoff of the Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns for all West Coast Walmart stores, featuring a $3,000 “Spark Good” check presentation to the Salvation Army.
Walmart surprised a local Burbank family by fulfilling their wishlist ahead of Christmas. The family of five lives in a two-bedroom apartment, and for the past seven years has relied on the Salvation Army’s Family Service and Food Pantry program for monthly assistance.
The family, whose name was not released, received everything they wished for on a list they gave to Salvation Army several months ago. According to a spokesperson, Walmart gave the family “the entire list, including toys, technology, and several pantry items.”
Walmart Senior Vice President Steve Schrobilgen attended, as did hundreds of Walmart store managers and associates, local community members, and Salvation Army officers.
Schrobilgen said, “For years, we’ve been proud to partner with the Salvation Army because their unwavering dedication to serving local communities aligns perfectly with our commitment to making a difference. We’re honored to kick off the holiday season by celebrating the incredible efforts of the Salvation Army and our associates, who work tirelessly to give back.”
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Lt. Colonel Mike Dickinson, Southern California divisional commander of the Salvation Army, said in a prepared statement, “With Walmart’s generous support, we can bring stability, hope, and joy to local families in need.”