Jeff Bezos and his company have been doing a lot to combat the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the Amazon CEO is using his immense wealth to battle one problem specifically; hunger.
Bezos announced he is sending a $100 million gift to the non-profit organization Feeding America to help replenish its national network of food banks and pantries; with the goal being “getting food to those countless families who need it.”
Jeff says food insecurity is a problem in the U.S. even during ordinary times. But “COVID-19 is amplifying that stress significantly,” Bezos continued.
This is because many non-profit food banks rely on donations of excess food from restaurants. Unfortunately, many restaurants are now closed.
Bezos says to make matters worse, the supply is dwindling as the demand is going up. More people need food and cheaper food sources are unavailable due to lockdown all over the country.
That is where his huge donation will come in; “to support those on the front lines at our nation’s food banks and those who rely on them for food.”
The Amazon boss joins a long list of celebs, athletes, and companies donating millions to support coronavirus relief efforts; including Oprah Winfrey’s $10m donation on Thursday.
