Walmart and Free Rein Coffee Honor Veterans with Capitol Hill Event

Walmart and Free Rein Coffee, co-founded by actor and veteran advocate Cole Hauser, recently hosted a coffee giveaway event on Capitol Hill to honor veterans and highlight Walmart's commitment to American-made goods. This event, part of Walmart's annual U.S. Manufacturing Fly-In, saw Hauser serving coffee to veterans, underscoring the importance of supporting U.S. manufacturing and the veteran community.

Melody Richard, SVP of Merchandising at Walmart, emphasized the company's dedication to investing in U.S. manufacturing, revealing that more than two-thirds of Walmart's products are sourced domestically, with 60% of suppliers being small businesses such as Free Rein Coffee. The gathering also provided veterans' organizations with an opportunity to recognize the value of corporate partnerships in advancing their missions.

Representatives from the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and With Honor, Sean Corrigan and Rye Barcott respectively, commended Walmart and Free Rein Coffee for their efforts in supporting veterans and encouraging bipartisan collaboration among veteran leaders. Walmart's initiatives, including the Open Call event for U.S. entrepreneurs, further illustrate its dedication to promoting American manufacturing and the growth of small businesses.