Sumner Amazon Workers Help Local Food Bank With Logistics

From Amazon: On Monday, leaders from Amazon’s Sumner fulfillment center delivered something unique to the Sumner Community Food Bank (SCFB). Instead of the iconic brown boxes with a smile, Amazon operations leaders visited the food bank to deliver their expertise to help streamline processes and maximize valuable resources. Additionally, Amazon consulted on SCFB’s plans to expand their current facility to be able to support more people in need in the community.

Amazon currently donates food from its local fulfillment center to the food bank through Food Lifeline, a Feeding America affiliate which partners with SCFB. Amazon donates millions of pounds of food a year in Washington State through Food Lifeline. SCFB is a nearly 100% volunteer-based organization which supports nearly 10,000 men, women and children a year in the Sumner community.

Amazon also presented the Sumner County Food Bank with a $10,000 donation to support its logistics operations and expansion efforts.

“We were honored to help the Sumner Community Food Bank process even more food to support families throughout the region.” said Derek Rubino, Site Leader of Amazon’s Sumner fulfillment center. “We are excited to continue building this relationship, sharing guidance, and supporting the Sumner Community Food Bank’s mission and capital campaign.”

“We’re thrilled to work with Amazon to expand our efforts in the Sumner community,” said Sumner Community Food Bank Director Anita Miller. “We appreciate their invaluable experience, and their generous donation to our food bank, and we look forward to continuing our great relationship with Amazon.”

Photo courtesy Jordan Stead, Amazon