Ministries for Disaster Fleet Expansion in Collaboration with Procter & Gamble

Today, Walmart announced that it is helping speed critical disaster relief to communities. The company is making a $10.8 million philanthropic investment in Matthew 25: Ministries (M25M), an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization, to expand a national disaster response fleet in collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G).This continued funding fuels a massive national expansion, and M25M plans to use the funds to strategically position relief vehicles within an 8-hour drive of 90% of the mainland U.S.

Building on a proven disaster relief model, this program expansion supports the addition of seven laundry trailers and multi-service shower units from P&G and Walmart, along with tow vehicles and generators. The vehicles will be strategically staged across eight regional hubs across the country, including seven newly established locations. By June 2027, the expanded fleet will be capable of supporting 48 activations annually, providing thousands of laundry loads, hot showers, and everyday essentials from P&G brands like Always period care products, Crest toothpaste, Bounty paper towels, and Pampers diapers.

“When disaster strikes, those first few days can be incredibly overwhelming for families and communities trying to recover,” said Julie Gehrki, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Walmart. “This is about reaching people quickly with the items and services that help build hope and let them know they are not alone. Together with Matthew 25 and P&G, we are making sure that families in hard-to-reach communities aren't left behind, giving them access to essential services and comforting care within the critical first 24 to 36 hours after a disaster.”

The grant deepens the long-standing collaboration between Walmart, M25M, and P&G. Building on Walmart’s primary philanthropic investment to anchor the expansion, P&G is providing critical co-funding for the fleet and vital product donations from its trusted brands to ensure the units are fully equipped for every deployment.

“With nearly 30 years of experience on the front lines of disaster relief, we know that basic necessities like clean clothes and a hot shower are vital for emotional resilience,” said Tim Mettey, CEO of Matthew 25: Ministries. “This continued commitment from Walmart, supported by P&G, is a game-changer. It gives us the regional infrastructure needed to bridge the gap between immediate crisis and long-term recovery for those who are often the hardest to reach.”

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