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Walmart Donates $7,500 to Exeter School

It was part of Walmart's holiday charitable effort.

The was recently awarded $7,500 from Walmart for providing clothing to families in need.

The school was awarded the money based on voting in a Facebook campaign.

The money was part of $85,000 Walmart awarded to 11 nonprofits across the country. It was part of Walmart's "12 Days of Giving" charitable effort.

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“It’s necessary for families to have access to warm clothing and many wish lists this holidays season include essentials like socks, coats and gloves,” said Julie Gehrki, senior director at the Walmart Foundation, in a statement. “The organizations we are honoring today make these wishes come true, keeping families warm this holiday season by providing clothes to those in-need.”

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