Salvation Army and Walmart Detail National Christmas Partnership: In-Store Angel Tree Runs November 14 to December 14, and Returned Gifts Trigger $10 Walmart Donations
The Salvation Army and Walmart detailed their national Christmas partnership for 2026 on November 9, extending a relationship of more than 40 years. From November 14 to December 14, participating Walmart and Sam's Club stores will host Angel Trees: shoppers pick a tag, buy gifts from a local child's wish list and return them unwrapped to the in-store collection point.
New this year, scanning a QR code after returning gifts triggers a $10 donation from Walmart to The Salvation Army, up to $1 million in total. The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign runs alongside, from November 14 to December 24. Angel Tree Online opened October 12 through Walmart Spark Good Registries and runs to December 14, and Round Up donations on Walmart's website and app continue to support local Salvation Army units.
Angel Tree is the Salvation Army's long-running Christmas assistance program, providing holiday gifts for children in families facing financial hardship. By linking in-store tags, online registries and the scan-to-donate mechanic, the partners aim to reach more children in a year of high prices. (Source: The Salvation Army)
Source: The Salvation Army
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