Amazon Donates 50 Millionth Pound of Food to City Harvest

The e-commerce giant reaches major milestone with NYC's largest food rescue nonprofit.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:41pm

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Amazon has delivered its 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest, New York City's largest food rescue nonprofit, in just over a decade. To mark the occasion, the e-commerce giant also pledged to donate $150,000 to the organization.

Why it matters

City Harvest plays a critical role in providing food to New Yorkers in need, and Amazon's ongoing donations have been a significant part of the nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission. This milestone highlights the growing partnership between the private sector and charitable organizations to address food insecurity.

The details

On April 1, Amazon delivered the 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest's facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The donation was celebrated by observers as the nonprofit marked this major milestone in its long-standing relationship with the e-commerce giant.

  • Amazon has donated over 50 million pounds of food to City Harvest in just over a decade.
  • The 50 millionth pound of food was delivered on April 1, 2026.

The players

Amazon

A multinational technology company that provides e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence services.

City Harvest

New York City's largest food rescue nonprofit, which collects excess food and distributes it to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, and other community food programs across the five boroughs.

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The takeaway

This milestone donation highlights the growing partnership between the private sector and charitable organizations to address food insecurity in New York City, a model that could be replicated in other communities facing similar challenges.