Amanda Adcock-Worthy, head of Amazon Local Good, said that Amazon leverages its extensive delivery networks to enable partners to receive what they need quickly and reliably, transporting food every week at no cost. This statement was made in an Amazon news release.
“Transportation can be expensive, and we help by putting our logistics network to work—using vans, trucks, and routes to help organizations get what they need quickly and reliably,” said Adcock-Worthy. “We transport tens of thousands of pounds of food for our community partners around the world, each week, for free.”
According to Amazon, home delivery helps individuals while its upstream bulk moves keep food banks stocked. The company uses tractor-trailers, box trucks, and vans to transport groceries from suppliers to food banks and on to pantries, schools, and other hubs. The effort includes free weekly routes that move “tens of thousands of pounds of food,” reducing partners’ transport costs and speeding assistance to families.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank reports distributing enough food for 112 million meals in FY2025 through over 700 partner nonprofits across 29 counties. Feeding need persists: 12.8% of people in the ACFB’s service area are food insecure, including 16.5% of children. Logistics capacity, such as reliable trucking and last-mile delivery, helps sustain this scale of response.
Since 2020, Amazon has delivered more than 60 million meals directly to households for free, helping food banks sustain home-delivery programs launched during the pandemic. Sector reporting notes many food banks continue to rely on third-party carriers such as Amazon and DoorDash to reach clients, underscoring the role of donated logistics in meeting ongoing demand efficiently. These partnerships cut transport barriers and expand reach to homebound seniors and rural families with more consistent service.
Adcock-Worthy leads Amazon Local Good, which donates delivery capacity to nonprofits by leveraging Amazon’s technology, scale, and last-mile network. Speaking about a partnership with Midwest Food Bank, she said Amazon is “dedicated to using our technological expertise, global reach, and efficient last-mile delivery services to support communities,” emphasizing her team’s focus on pro bono transport that strengthens hunger-relief efforts.
