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Amazon donates $15K to Surrey Food Bank

Amazon is partnering with the Surrey non-profit to ‘streamline operations’ and ‘improve efficiencies’
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Glenn Sommerville, Director of Regional Operations for Amazon, presents a cheque for $15,000 to Executive Director Marilyn Herrmann, Associate Executive Director Feezah Jaffer and Manager of Logistics Lisa Soumang. (Photo: Submitted/Ben Nelms)

WHALLEY - During a tour of the Surrey Food Bank on Monday (June 12), Amazon donated $15,000 to the non-profit organization.

Director of Operations Glenn Somerville said Amazon is “excited to build this partnership with the Surrey Food Bank, sharing guidance, and supporting its mission. We’re also excited to donate $15,000 to support Surrey Food Bank’s logistics operations and expansion efforts.”

During the tour, Amazon leaders from Delta and New Westminster “provided insights and expertise on how to streamline operations and improve overall efficiencies,” according to a release.

“In many communities where we have fulfillment centers, we have shared our best practices with food banks in the hopes of helping them serve more clients and be able to optimize their operational efficiency so they can maximize the focus they are able to put on the people and families they serve,” said Somerville.

“Over time, we hope this work enables food banks to accept and process more donations and direct more dollars toward providing meals. Our goal is help create change for the better in the community.”

amy.reid@surreynowleader.com

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Amazon Ops leaders listen as Associate Executive Director Feezah Jaffer explains the flow of operations at Surrey Food Bank. (Photo: Submitted/Ben Nelms)
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Amazon associates pitch in filling emergency hampers at Surrey Food Bank. (Photo: Submitted/Ben Nelms)