Nonprofit Aid Distribution Logistics

This dataset provides granular records of humanitarian aid distribution logistics for nonprofit organizations, including inventory movements, delivery details, and bottleneck tracking. It enables data-driven optimization of supply chain operations, supports last-mile delivery analysis, and helps identify fulfillment challenges in underserved communities.

  • last updated 26 Jan 2026
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Optimizing nonprofit supply chain and inventory management

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 98 rows · all 35 columns
aid_distribution_idstringitem_categorystringunit_weight_kgfloatorder_fulfilledbooleanitem_namestringorganization_idstringorganization_namestringdistribution_datedatedistribution_statusstringitem_idstringquantityintegertotal_weight_kgfloatorigin_warehouse_idstringorigin_warehouse_namestringorigin_warehouse_street_addressstringorigin_warehouse_citystringorigin_warehouse_statestringorigin_warehouse_postal_codestringorigin_warehouse_countrystringdestination_community_idstringdestination_community_namestringdestination_street_addressstringdestination_citystringdestination_statestringdestination_postal_codestringdestination_countrystringtransport_modestringdriver_idstringdriver_namestringexpected_delivery_datedateactual_delivery_datedatedelivery_delay_daysintegerbottleneck_flagbooleanbottleneck_descriptionstringnotesstring
AD10001food2.5trueFamily Food ParcelORG001Global Relief Network2023-01-10deliveredITM001120300WH001Central Food Depot123 Main StHoustonTX77001USACOMM1001Eastside Shelter14 Oak AveHoustonTX77002USAtruckDRV001Maria Gomez2023-01-112023-01-110falseblankDelivered on time and received by community leader.
AD10002medical1.2falseEmergency Medical KitORG002Aid For All2023-01-12delayedITM0024048WH002Medical Supplies Hub456 Elm StDallasTX75201USACOMM1002Greenfield Clinic200 Maple RdGreenfieldTX75202USAvanDRV002James Lee2023-01-132023-01-152trueVehicle breakdown caused delay.Partial delivery completed, some kits missing.
AD10003shelter8trueTemporary Shelter TentsORG001Global Relief Network2023-01-15in_transitITM00325200WH003Shelter Storage East789 Pine StSan AntonioTX78201USACOMM1003Sunrise Camp55 Cedar LaneSan AntonioTX78202USAtruckDRV003Linda Tran2023-01-18blankblankfalseblankOn route, expected to arrive in 3 days.
AD10004hygiene0.7trueHygiene KitORG003Hope Hands2023-01-19plannedITM0049063WH004Hygiene Distribution Center321 Willow DrAustinTX73301USACOMM1004Riverbend Village77 River StAustinTX73302USAvanDRV004Marcus Young2023-01-20blankblankfalseblankScheduled for next day delivery.
AD10005other0.02trueWater Purification TabletsORG002Aid For All2023-01-21deliveredITM00550010WH002Medical Supplies Hub456 Elm StDallasTX75201USACOMM1005Willow Springs100 Willow RdDallasTX75203USAbicycleblankblank2023-01-222023-01-220falseblankCompleted by volunteer cyclists.
AD10006food1trueChild Nutrition PackORG004Shelter United2023-01-24in_transitITM006220220WH005North Food Facility222 Birch StFort WorthTX76101USACOMM1006Hilltop Outreach35 Hilltop LaneFort WorthTX76102USAtruckDRV005Samantha Ruiz2023-01-26blankblankfalseblankLarge delivery, special needs included.
AD10007shelterblankfalseEmergency BlanketORG003Hope Hands2023-01-28cancelledITM0070blankWH004Hygiene Distribution Center321 Willow DrAustinTX73301USACOMM1007Meadowbrook200 Meadow StAustinTX73303USAotherblankblank2023-01-29blankblanktrueDistribution cancelled due to flooding.All items returned to warehouse.
AD10008hygiene0.6truePersonal Hygiene KitORG001Global Relief Network2023-02-02deliveredITM0087545WH001Central Food Depot123 Main StHoustonTX77001USACOMM1008Bay Area Community88 Bay StHoustonTX77003USAvanDRV006Ben Sanders2023-02-032023-02-041falseblankMinor delay due to traffic.

What the 98 rows show

from the 98-row sample

Shelter (item category) stands out: mean unit_weight_kg is 10.7, against 0.97 for the rest.

  • 82%order_fulfilled = true
  • 1.0median unit_weight_kg
  • 4transport modes
  • 5distribution statuses
  • 9origin warehouse states
  • 10destination states
Mean unit_weight_kg by item_category95 rows
010201.6food29 rows0.78medical19 rows10.7shelter16 rows0.53hygiene18 rows0.39other13 rows
unit_weight_kg95 rows, in bands of 2
0357067150120550816unit_weight_kg →

Median 1.0, from 0.01 to 15.7.

item_name98 rows · top 10 of 36 values
  1. Family Food Parcel12
  2. Water Purification Tablets10
  3. Basic Medical Kit7
  4. Infant Nutrition Pack6
  5. Emergency Shelter Tent5
  6. Temporary Shelter Kit5
  7. Personal Hygiene Pack4
  8. Children's Nutrition Box3
  9. Child Nutritional Supplement3
  10. Essential Hygiene Kit3
35 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 26
  • integer 2
  • float 2
  • date 3
  • boolean 2

Columns

35 columns in four groups
blueprint · 35 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 26 columns
aid_distribution_idstringUnique identifier for each aid distribution event or transactionuniqueAD10001
organization_idstringUnique identifier for the nonprofit organization managing the distribution12 organizationsORG001
organization_namestringName of the nonprofit organization12 namesGlobal Relief Network
distribution_statusstringCurrent status of the distribution (e.g., planned, in_transit, delivered, delayed, cancelled)planned · in_transit · delivered · delayed · cancelleddelivered
item_idstringUnique identifier for the aid item being distributedITM001
item_namestringName or description of the aid item (e.g., food parcel, medical kit)Family Food Parcel
item_categorystringCategory of the aid item (e.g., food, medical, shelter, hygiene)food · medical · shelter · hygiene · otherfood
origin_warehouse_idstringUnique identifier for the warehouse or storage location where the aid originatedWH001
origin_warehouse_namestringName of the origin warehouse or storage locationCentral Food Depot
origin_warehouse_street_addressstringStreet address of the origin warehouse123 Main St
origin_warehouse_citystringCity where the origin warehouse is locatedHouston
origin_warehouse_statestringState or region of the origin warehouse9 statesTX
origin_warehouse_postal_codestringPostal code of the origin warehouse77001
origin_warehouse_countrystringCountry of the origin warehouseUSA
destination_community_idstringUnique identifier for the destination community or locationCOMM1001
destination_community_namestringName of the destination community or locationEastside Shelter
destination_street_addressstringStreet address of the destination community14 Oak Ave
destination_citystringCity of the destination communityHouston
destination_statestringState or region of the destination community10 statesTX
destination_postal_codestringPostal code of the destination community77002
destination_countrystringCountry of the destination communityUSA
transport_modestringMode of transport used for delivery (e.g., truck, van, bicycle, on_foot)truck · van · bicycle · on_foot · othertruck
driver_idstringUnique identifier for the driver or delivery personoptionalDRV001
driver_namestringName of the driver or delivery personoptionalMaria Gomez
bottleneck_descriptionstringDescription of the bottleneck encountered, if anyoptionalHeavy rain caused delay.
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the distribution eventoptionalDelivered successfully.
Numbers 4 columns
quantityintegerNumber of units of the aid item distributed1 or more120
unit_weight_kgfloatWeight of a single unit of the aid item in kilograms0 or more · optional2.5
total_weight_kgfloatTotal weight of the distributed items in kilograms0 or more · optional300
delivery_delay_daysintegerNumber of days delayed in delivery (if any)0 or more · optional0
Dates and times 3 columns
distribution_datedateDate when the aid was distributed2023-01-10
expected_delivery_datedateExpected date of delivery to the destination community2023-01-11
actual_delivery_datedateActual date of delivery to the destination communityoptional2023-01-11
True or false 2 columns
order_fulfilledbooleanIndicates whether the order was fully fulfilledtrue
bottleneck_flagbooleanIndicates if a bottleneck was identified in this distribution eventoptionalfalse

Use it for

  • order fulfilled82%80 of 98 rowsmean unit weight kg b…1.6food0.78medi…10.7shel…0.53hygi…

    A logistics dashboard

    The order_fulfilled rate, unit_weight_kg by item_category and a breakdown of item_name. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 16 shelter rows have a mean unit_weight_kg of 10.7?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable aid distributions with organization_id, organization_name and distribution_date to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Rules it was built with
  • Each aid order must specify a destination community and priority level.
  • Inventory levels are updated after each shipment departure and arrival.
  • Delivery routes must not exceed regional vehicle capacity limits.
  • Delays are logged with reasons (e.g., weather, customs, vehicle failure).
  • All shipments require confirmation of recipient signature upon delivery.
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