Amazon announced in a news release that it has delivered more than 60 million free meals from food banks to families across the United States and United Kingdom. This initiative includes support for those affected by the recent government shutdown, and the company will continue its free home food delivery program through 2028.
On November 11, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed a funding bill ending the record-long government shutdown and restoring U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) operations. The legislation extended key Farm Bill provisions through fiscal 2026, securing temporary stability for programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and rural food assistance. These actions coincided with increased public-private coordination to maintain meal delivery during the period of suspended federal services.
According to the USDA’s Household Food Security in the United States, 2024 report, 47 million Americans experienced food insecurity, representing 12.8% of U.S. households. The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) noted that this marked the highest rate since 2011, following the expiration of pandemic-era food aid. Amazon’s national delivery network has been leveraged to support food banks and meal programs that help reach families facing transportation or access barriers.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served about 42 million participants in 2024, according to USDA Food and Nutrition Service data. During the 2025 shutdown, payments were reduced to 65% of usual amounts, limiting access for low-income households. Amazon’s partnerships with over 40 food banks, including Feeding America and Harvest Against Hunger, supplement federal nutrition programs by providing direct home deliveries and rural outreach.
In November 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reinsaid full SNAP benefit levels after administrative payment limits were imposed during the shutdown. The decision restored critical funding for approximately 42 million recipients while Congress debated long-term Farm Bill reauthorization. Public-private partnerships, including logistics collaborations with food banks, have been cited in policy discussions as potential models to sustain food access during future funding lapses.
Amazon.com, Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operates global e-commerce, logistics, and technology services. The company partners with more than 40 food banks and nonprofits such as Feeding America, No Kid Hungry Virginia, and Harvest Against Hunger to expand food access. Its long-term food delivery initiative extended through 2028 supports meal distribution networks serving families across urban and rural regions.
