Seoul, South Korea January 24, 2025 — Demonstrating unwavering commitment to community support, over 800 team members from Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, dedicated over 1,000 volunteer hours to collect and donate more than 3,600 kilograms (almost 8,000 pounds) of essential supplies for those in need. These efforts have benefited over 1,650 individuals, including young children, the elderly, and underserved groups, through collaboration with more than 20 non-profit organizations (NGOs).
In Korea, in collaboration with The Beautiful Store Foundation to support the local communities, FedEx team members donated more than 430 kilograms of essential items and supplies such as clothes, toys, blankets, electronic devices, books, and other daily necessities to support underprivileged families in need.
These donations of supplies were made as part of the annual FedEx Cares Purple Tote Campaign which ran between October – December 31, 2024, to empower FedEx team members to see their impact and support the NGOs they value most in their local communities. FedEx volunteers from 11 markets in the region including Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and New Zealand took part in the program.
This year, FedEx team members once again united across the region, forming teams of various sizes. Each team worked with their chosen charities, gathering essential items such as packaged food, books, toys, winter clothing, and hygiene kits. These donations were delivered in FedEx Cares purple tote bags, symbolizing care, and compassion. Beneficiaries – including young children, the elderly, and underserved groups – received these heartfelt donations from FedEx team members.
Kawal Preet, President of FedEx Asia Pacific, shared her enthusiasm for the campaign’s success. “At FedEx, we know that building real connections and making a difference in our communities is at the heart of what we do. The FedEx Cares Purple Tote Campaign is a powerful reminder of how much we can achieve when we come together to help others. It makes me incredibly proud to see our team members step up and support those in need – this reflects the values of ‘teamwork’ and taking care of each other’ that shape who we are. Showing up for our communities where we live, and work is part of our contribution towards positive change across the region.”
“We are truly grateful for our team members’ dedication for the local communities, who truly embody our spirit of “Commit to Do Good”, said Wonbin Park, managing director of FedEx Korea. “Their ongoing commitment to volunteering and donating supplies has made a positive impact on the lives of many underprivileged families. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to The Beautiful Store for their collaboration in facilitating- this meaningful effort.”
In 2024, FedEx donated 40 million KRW to K League Assist, the social contribution arm of K League, to improve the safety of football stadiums in South Korea. As part of the initiative, a safety campaign was launched at the Incheon Football Stadium to help prevent accidents and injuries caused by large crowds in the stadiums.
In FY24, FedEx contributed $55 million[1] in total charitable contributions around the world focussing on programs supporting Delivering for Good, Sustainable Logistics, and Global Entrepreneurship. Learn more at fedexcares.com.
[1] 2024-FedEx-Economic-Impact-Report.pdf – page 42