A friend passed this information along last night which I thought was very interesting. Select Walmart locations (Jacksonville, NC specifically) has added a new reserved parking option. We’ve all seen Handicapped, Expecting Mothers, ToGo and Online Pick Up, etc reserved spots but have you ever seen anything for Wounded Warriors?
Walmart is a first retailer to do so. The store manager of one of Jacksonville’s Walmart locations was looking for a new way to show customer appreciation. He had received letters from customers suggesting such parking. With out hesitation he obliged the request and has heard nothing but praise since then.
If you’re not familiar with Jacksonville, NC this is home to one of our USMC bases. As you can imagine there is a need for much appreciation there.
While I can’t verify what other Walmart locations are participating in this acknowledgment of our service men, it is being rumored that several stores in the Southwest Region are teasing this parking accommodation at their locations.
You can read more about the start of this program through the publication in Jacksonville’s Daily News Paper HERE.
