Amazon Donates $10k to Y in Central Maryland

Amazon recently donated $10,000 to the Y in Central Maryland to support the nonprofit’s emergency response efforts to meet the community’s needs during COVID-19. Funds will aid two critical initiatives: offering hunger relief for families and providing emergency childcare for the children of essential workers, including healthcare professionals and first responders

“Amazon is committed to helping eliminate food insecurity in our community and providing support to parents working on the front lines during this crisis,” said Harkirat Sareen, general manager of Amazon's fulfillment center in Baltimore, MD. “On behalf of our more than 7,000 employees across Maryland, Amazon is proud to support the Y in Central Maryland’s tireless efforts to help our communities’ most vulnerable families – our neighbors in need during this challenging time.”

The Y in Central Maryland has opened Y family centers and preschool centers to provide childcare for emergency personnel, caring for nearly 500 children across 15 Y sites as of mid-May. Since mid-March, the Y has distributed food to over 125,700 families and individuals.

John Hoey, President & CEO of the Y in Central Maryland said, “This generous gift builds on an already excellent partnership between Amazon and the Y. They have continuously supported our efforts to help vulnerable populations. The funds they have donated will be put to good use immediately to help address critical needs as a result of the COVID crisis. We are deeply appreciative to Amazon for their commitment to our community.”

To learn more about how the Y in Central Maryland is meeting community needs during the pandemic or to donate, visit ymaryland.org.

For more information on Amazon’s commitment to helping communities during COVID-19, including ways it is practicing safety within its facilities, visit its blog,which is updated daily.