The delivery-based social businesses features here range from the essential to the arguably frivolous but what they all have in common is some commitment to the triple bottom line, that is, a social, economic and environmental profit is the goal.
Services such as Goodebox, the Green Polka Dot Box, Good Karma Clothing and Blissmo offer monthly and/or weekly delivery in North America of curated products whether it's food, upcycled children's apparel or cosmetics. Other delivery-based social businesses work on delivering and distributing services such as healthcare to areas with limited access to resources, in rural areas and/or isolated communities and demographics. Access is key when it comes to these organizations, their business model and method of service whether they deliver locally and/or internationally.
20 Delivery-Based Social Businesses
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Easy E-Waste Pick-Ups
'4th Bin' is a New York-Based Recycling Collection Service
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Trial-Sized Beauty Deliveries
Goodebox is a Members-Only Website Offering Eco Cosmetics
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Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
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Last Mile Delivery Services
B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life
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Conscious Contraceptives
ConCon.org is a Discrete Online Store Using the One for One Model
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Hunger-Eliminating Social Media
FlashFood Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Meals for the Hungry
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Curated Ethical Boxes
Monthly Blissmoboxes are Packed With Social Goodness
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Organic Food Delivery Software
Bucky Box Makes It Easier for Businesses and Customers
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Fair Trade Bouquets
One World Flowers Imports from Ecuador and Delivers to Your Door
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Local Food Movements
SPUD.ca and SPUD.com Stock Your Fridge with Organic Groceries
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Emissions-Free Delivery
GnewtCargo is a Logistics Organization Using an Electric Fleet of Vehicles
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Purpose-Driven Office Supplies
'Give Something Back' Donates Half of Its Profits to Nonprofits
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Medicinal Transport Pods
'Matternet' Offers Incredible Solutions to Help the Majority World
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Discounted Organic Food Collectives
The Green Polkadot Box Provides Healthy Food for Cheap
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Purpose-Driven Workouts
The Good Gym Mobilizes Volunteers Through Social Good
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Digital Rural Medicine
mDiagnostica Leverages Mobile Tech for More Efficient Healthcare
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Global Goods Tracking Sites
The iuMAP Project Tracks and Maps Global Social Enterprise
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Coffee Connection Sites
Coffee CSA Lets You Connect with and Buy from Java Farmers Worldwide
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Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
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Ethical Nosh Deliveries
'Love with Food' Donates a Meal to a Child in Need with Every Purchase
Related Ideas
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Autonomous Delivery Electric Vehicles
ALSO and DoorDash Scale Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
Speedy eCommerce Produce Deliveries
Amazon Same-Day Delivery is Now Available on Fresh Groceries
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Elevated Delivery Merchant Features
These New DoorDash Real-Time Features Empower Merchants
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Convenience-Forward Mother’s Day Gifts
DoorDash Offers Thoughtful Gift Baskets to Celebrate Moms
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Unified Ecommerce Platforms
Boeing Distribution Emphasizes Efficiency & Convenience with New Tool
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Clean Beauty Platforms
Selfnamed — Private-Label Fulfillment With No MOQs
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Urban Drone Delivery Networks
Wing Scales Drone Delivery Services Across Major US Cities
At-Home Return Couriers
Uber Launches Its Return With A Courier in Uber Eats
Same-Day Personal Care Deliveries
Instacart Joins Forces with Lush Cosmetics on Same-Day Delivery
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Nonprofit Technology Solutions
Benevolent Tech Launched the Mission Action Pack (MAP)
Shapeshifting Delivery Systems
The 'POTRIK' Modular Mobility System Optimizes Urban Delivery
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Subscription-Based Food Delivery Services
Fresh Meal Plan Emphasizes Nutrition and Convenience
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Virtual Student Snack Stores
Fizz and Gopuff Partnered to Offer Quick Access to Snacks and More
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Local Delivery Robots
DoorDash Dot Was Specifically Designed for Neighborhood Trips
Restaurant Meal Drone Deliveries
DoorDash and Wing Partnered for Drone Deliveries
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Workplace Meal Delivery Platforms
DoorDash for Business Meal Manager Optimizes Ordering
Circular Logistics Systems
Tosca and Cabka introduce reusable pallets for supply chains
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
Same-Day Perishable Deliveries
Amazon Adds Its Same-Day Perishable Delivery to Amazon Business
Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces
Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Home Hardware Deliveries
RONA and DoorDash Expedite Home Improvement and Construction Deliveries
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Moving Company-Supported Food Initiatives
Go Mini’s & Move for Hunger Form a Strategic Partnership
Online Coffee Subscriptions
Trade Coffee Offers Locally Sourced Roasts
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Final-Mile Hub Networks
Tractor Supply Launches Its Final-Mile Hub Program
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Food Service Packaging Platforms
JJ O'Toole Launched Bia to Cater to the Hospitality Sector
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
On-Demand Fitness Partnerships
BLK BOX Recently Joined Forces with Solo60
Office Catering Delivery Services
The Deliveroo Office Catering Service is Being Trialled
Strategic European Brand Collaborations
JD.com Spotlights a Sreies of European Brand Partnerships
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets
Deliveroo New Arrangements Collection Reflects Modern Romance
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Delivery Optimization Systems
Dista Deliver Uses AI For End-To-End Delivery Scheduling & Tracking
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Health-Conscious Meal Delivery Services
Eat Clean Bro Emphasizes Health and Convenience
Sustainable Data Centers
Amazon Invests in Eco-Friendly Infrastructure and Energy Systems
Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections
Pine Heights Market Focuses on the Conscious Commerce Space
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Wellness Smoothie Deliveries
Erewhon Launched in NYC, Exclusively Via Uber Eats and Postmates
At-Home Smoothie Kits
Better Blend Expands into Direct-To-Consumer with Blendbox
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Corporate Spend Management Tools
DoorDash for Business is a New Platform Streamlining Operations
Curated Resource Hubs
Resourcebox Delivers Handpicked Tools, Apps, and Learning Resources
Community-Centered Bakery Cafés
Paris Baguette expands through neighborhood café experiences
Digital Customer Intelligence Platforms
Glassbox Strives to Make Websites More Accessible
Yucatán Sourced Seasonal Boxes
Flamingo Estate Unveiled a Mexico Edition Subscription Box
Compact Furniture Concepts
SCP's Boxed Collection Explores Creativity Through Design Constraints
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Scalable DTC Fulfilment Services
London City Bond Launches DTC Fulfilment Service
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Delivery-Focused Mobile Apps
USPS Released a Dedicated Informed Delivery Mobile App
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Artisanal Bread Delivery Services
The Bakehouse Bread Co. Now Offers Nationwide Delivery
Hybrid Housing Platforms
Vidle Adds Blueground Inventory for Real-Time Mid-Term Housing Access
Reusable Shipping Box Pilots
Returnity Launches Its Free Pilot Program for B2B Reusable Box
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Mobile Urban Greenhouses
Sementeira Ambulante by LIMIT Architecture Brings Urban Farming on Wheels
Integrated Grocery Supply
Walmart Expands Direct Milk Processing and Regional Distribution
Reusable Cardboard Buckets
Royal Flora Holland Launches a Reusable Bucket for Logistics
Credit-Back Delivery Service Subscriptons
The Zapp+ Subscription Service Offers 10% Back on Orders
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Streamlined Digital Ordering Platforms
bb.q Chicken Implements Deliverect into Its Operations
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Impact Investing Tools
DoLand Pro Has Introduced a B2B SaaS Platform to Increase Transparency
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Operations-Centric Beverage Programs
Fresh Blends Boasts Fresh Blends Cares and the FB Cares App
Canadian Grocery Delivery Platforms
Tre'dish Offers Equitable and Affordable Groceries
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Parcel Delivery Vehicle Donations
Purolator Donates Eight Retired Delivery Trucks to Food Banks
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Automated Business Listing Profiles
TransUnion Has Launched Its Digital Business Profile
AI-Powered Customer Personalization Features
eGrowcery and Birdzi Form a Strategic Partnership
No-Code Delivery Tools
RestoApp Builds Food Delivery Platforms Without Developer Support
Commission-Free Food Marketplaces
Lunchbox & OPA! Deliver Alternative to Third-Party Marketplaces
Social Good Gifting Ranges
The Virgin Experience Days Gifts for Good Collection is Purposeful
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Supply Chain Services
Amazon Opens Its Global Logistics Network to All Businesses
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Order Aggregation Platforms
Snappy Technologies Launches an Order Aggregation Service
Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Rapid Grocery Delivery Expansions
Amazon Introduced Two-Hour Grocery Delivery for Cub Stores
End-To-End Parcel Delivery Platforms
3L Robotics Manages Final Stage of Package Distribution
Charitable Household Appliance Initiatives
Circle Home Charity, DHL and Danby Appliances Partner
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Social Media Account Marketplaces
TinySoko Offers Secure Social Media Transactions with Escrow
Unified Logistics Automation Ecosystems
It's Here Delivery Focuses on Streamlined Operations
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Green Career Marketplaces
Find Environmental Roles Easily With Environmental Job Boards Platform
Custom Delivery Displays
Dynamic Delivery Date Provides Customizable Delivery Info On Shopify
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub