Frontline Amazon Heroes speak to the customers: Take a look at their heart-warming messages.

These are tough times for everyone, and everyone is trying their best to survive, sustain, and stay safe within the restrictions. While self isolating and quarantining ourselves within the confines of our homes is the best solution right now, there are many who are braving the odds and stepping out on a daily basis, so that we can have easier lives. This includes the frontline workers in healthcare, and the brave associates in e-commerce companies who ensure that essentials are delivered to the needy on time, right at their doorstep. Since the lockdown started, citizens across the country have written to e-commerce companies such as Amazon expressing views about doorstep delivery of critical supplies that these firms provide. These services are made possible by the efforts of thousands of associates who pick, pack, ship, transport and deliver essential products for those who need it the most. On hearing about customer messages, hundreds of associates across Amazon India’s operations network wanted to respond with their views. They took time out from their work day to write to citizens across India who are reliant on e-commerce – especially the most vulnerable such as the elderly, those living alone, and people residing in containment zones – with their perspective. Hundreds of handwritten letters – inspirational, heartwarming and thought-provoking – give customers a peek into the thoughts of frontline heroes play a crucial role protecting citizens. Here are excerpts from some of the letters from Amazon Frontline Heroes to customers: In these letters, associates encourage citizens to stay home with the reassurance that they will ensure they are supplied with essentials. “In such difficult times when you have to be at your home, providing you with essentials is our responsibility. We are taking utmost care while delivering orders. Our facility is kept in a clean and hygienic condition,” wrote an associate in Pune.  

  Addressing anxiety among customers about safety and precautionary measures, Pramod Kamble from Kolhapur writes: “I am working hard to deliver essential goods that you need in this critical situation.  I follow all the hygiene and cleanliness rules before I deliver your items. I deliver your order after properly washing and sanitizing my hands. I don’t forget to wear a mask and take care to keep myself at least six feet away from people. All these are followed to keep you and your family safe.” Sushma Malawat, who works in a Sort centre, adds, “In the sorting area, we take all care regarding sanitation and sanitization. Cleaning is done religiously and we have easy access to sanitizer which we use 4-5 times a day. We are constantly reminded of social distancing and always maintain six feet distance from each other. We do all we can to protect ourselves from infections so that we are able to work safely as also keep others safe.”

Several associates wrote about their responsibility towards customers, the care and precautions they take to ensure deliveries are safe, and the pride that they and their families feel in their role serving the country at this time. “My friends and my family are proud of me that we are helping the people at large during this time of distress caused by the pandemic,” said Neha Yada. Shiba John from Delhi sums up their views: “Today I am able to serve my country by doing this kind of duty. I am very happy to serve my country. Even though we are not serving in military or medical establishments, we can still be certainly useful for our country in various ways.” Her thoughts are mirrored by S. Vinod Kumar, a delivery associate from Chennai who writes, “Let me thank you dear customer, for giving me this opportunity to serve you like the armed forces.” To view the letters, visit the Amazon blog and watch this video of associates. And stay safe! This is a Partnered Content.