Walmart Canada donates $1M to Breakfast Club of Canada

Who: Walmart Canada

What: The retailer has kicked off its 24th annual fundraising campaign in support of Breakfast Club of Canada with a $1 million donation.

From Sept. 17 to Oct. 9, Walmart Canada customers are invited to support the campaign by donating at checkout in stores or online at Walmart.ca.

Contribution will help Breakfast Club of Canada support school breakfast programs and reach children and communities across the country.

Since the partnership began, Walmart Canada has raised and donated nearly $75 million. The retailer is Breakfast Club of Canada’s largest corporate supporter.

“Every child deserves to start the school day with the energy and confidence to learn and thrive,” said Sara Gugula, chief people officer, Walmart Canada, in a press release. “For more than two decades, our associates and customers have come together to support Breakfast Club of Canada and the families and communities they serve. We’re proud to continue that commitment and invite Canadians to join us in helping create brighter mornings for kids across the country.”