For many schools in under-resourced communities, getting classroom supplies isn’t just a funding challenge. It’s a logistics one.
Since October 2022, Amazon Local Good has coordinated with Amazon Relay to transport 754 pallets of donated school supplies to The Education Partnership’s warehouse in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Those pallets represent about 18% of all donated products the non-profit received between 2023-2026, including more than $4.3 million worth of classroom materials.
That freight moved because carriers booked it through Relay.
What Amazon Local Good does
Amazon Local Good is an Amazon initiative dedicated to getting donated items where they’re needed most. The program coordinates no-cost transportation and delivery on behalf of charitable organizations, tapping into Amazon’s transportation network and operational know-how to move goods between locations efficiently and reliably. It’s a reflection of something carriers already know firsthand: that the ability to move freight can create real, meaningful change in communities across the country.
How it comes together
Amazon Local Good identifies non-profit organizations that need help moving donated goods. Relay connects those transportation needs with approved carriers who can haul the loads. Through spot loads and contracts, these carriers find and book opportunities through Relay’s self-service load portal.
With the help of Relay’s carriers and Amazon Local Good’s coordination, The Education Partnership is able to serve more than 12,000 educators and over 80,000 students in under-resourced schools across Southwestern Pennsylvania each year.
“We’re incredibly grateful for Amazon Local Good’s partnership in helping ensure essential supplies reach the classrooms where they are needed most.”
Why transportation matters
At Amazon Relay, hauling freight is about more than moving goods from point A to point B. It’s about what’s inside those trailers and who’s waiting on the other end.
For non-profits like The Education Partnership, transportation is one of the biggest costs tied to product donations. When that cost is covered, resources that would have gone toward moving supplies can go directly into programs that support educators and students instead.
That’s a lot of dry-erase boards. A lot of pencils. A lot of kids who walk into a classroom ready to learn.
Freight that makes a difference
When you haul with Amazon Relay, you’re part of a network that moves freight that matters. From everyday essentials to donations that change lives, the loads you book help fuel communities across the country.
Whether you’re looking to fill gaps in your schedule or secure weeks of consistent routes, here’s how Relay gives you options that fit your business needs.
- Spot loads: Cherry pick individual loads when you need them through Relay’s load board.
- Short-term contracts: Secure weeks to months of pre-planned routes with set schedules.
- Post A Truck: List your equipment and availability to be automatically matched with loads in your area.
Apply to Relay
Ready to be part of something bigger? Start your Relay application on desktop or our app on iOS or Android. But first, check out Relay’s carrier requirements to make sure hauling for Amazon is the right fit for your business.
Disclaimer: Amazon does not tender loads through any third-party load boards. Any Amazon loads posted on third-party load boards will only be tendered directly to approved and onboarded carriers via the Relay web portal or Relay mobile app. If you are interested in hauling loads for Amazon, sign up and book directly on relay.amazon.com. For more about our efforts against fraud and cargo theft, see our trustworthy transportation page.
