Do Amazon Drivers Appreciate Snacks and Drinks Offered by Customers?

Amazon delivery drivers break their necks daily, in hot and cold weather, to provide customers with their anticipated packages. Drivers are offered snacks and drinks along their routes, but many refuse to accept them, and customers can get concerned.

Customers should understand that delivery drivers do appreciate the offerings; they are just either prepared for the day or taught at an early age never to accept candy from strangers. Amazon drivers do not mind if you offer drinks and snacks—they appreciate the offer—however, they do not want customers to get offended; the next driver will likely accept their offer.

Amazon drivers appreciate customers' offerings of snacks and drinks, and they do so not only by only saying thank you. In group chats, Amazon drivers share moments with other drivers when they've been offered snacks and drinks by nice customers along their route.

One customer kindness acknowledgment leads to another driver sharing their kind-hearted customer moments, and before you know it, the chat becomes flooded with appreciative comments.

Even if customers do not physically try to hand Amazon drivers refreshments, having snacks and drinks available in a container on the porch for drivers to grab is discussed in group chats as well. To some drivers, being prepared for a full workday isn't a priority. So, when snacks or drinks are offered, customers are making that driver's day. When their day is made, they're sure to let the team know how lucky they are.

When I'm Offered Snacks or Drinks

When I'm offered a snack or drink, I usually refuse. I'm one of the few who are prepared every day. I have enough water, snacks, fruits, and food to last me until the end of my shift.

I like customers who understand the difficulties of working outdoors and that water and food are required to maintain proper health in extreme conditions. Although I decline when offered snacks, I always let the customer know I have water and snacks in my work van so they know I'm okay in extreme weather conditions.

The Chat

Amazon chat rooms are designed to communicate with the team. When we are in a bit of a jam (icy roads, unable to deliver, etc.), have a dog problem, or have concerns regarding the typical duties of the job, we discuss it among peers. Drivers will always get an answer.

At times, drivers post kind-hearted messages about dogs licking their hands, cats brushing up against their legs, or customers offering snacks and water. The crew usually responds about how they've experienced a similar occurrence, or they'll reply with their thoughts on the matter.

As Amazon drivers, we frequently experience heartfelt encounters, and honestly, many of these encounters are what wake us up in the morning and inspire us to continue delivering. Amazon drivers love talking in chats about how customers are considerate. Amazon drivers have hearts.

What Are the Most Common Snacks Customers Offer Amazon Drivers?

Customers are famous for offering Amazon drivers little bags of Frito Lay chips: Doritos, Cheetos, Funyuns, etc. I haven't yet received a healthy option from customers, such as a protein bar or veggie chips.

How Do Customers React When Amazon Drivers Decline a Snack or Drink?

Customers usually have a good attitude about being rejected. Most customers who offer refreshments do it frequently, so they're used to rejection. They will just smile, wave, and say, "Okay, no problem; enjoy your day!" I haven't once met a customer who has reacted negatively to rejection. However, I'm sure there are plenty of mean-spirited customers who haven't yet crossed my path. I've heard stories about hostile customers, and they weren't too pretty.

Has a Customer Ever Offered a Driver Lunch?

Yes. At the beginning of my Amazon career, I was offered a chicken, rice, and greens meal by a guy who was with his family or friends sitting outside on his front porch. He was eating the chicken meal when he offered. I didn't accept it, but I thanked the man.

Customers who offer Amazon drivers snacks and drinks should never stop being considerate of hard-working delivery drivers. Drivers go through so many difficult obstacles daily in various extreme weather conditions and are not paid very well. A driver may go through a struggle on any given day, and a kind and thoughtful customer can definitely make a driver's day. Never stop being kind-hearted.

Amazon delivery drivers talk highly on group chats about customers who offer snacks and drinks while en route. Although some drivers decline refreshments, it is advised that customers continue to offer them. Not every driver is prepared for every shift, so a snack or drink can be life-saving. Amazon drivers really do appreciate kind-hearted customers and would love to meet more of them on their daily delivery routes.