
You can use EBT to order delivery with food apps, but it's not as straightforward as just adding your card info. Many food apps now accept EBT cards, but you'll need to check if the app you want to use is one of them.
Some popular food apps that accept EBT include Uber Eats, DoorDash, and GrubHub. These apps allow you to pay with EBT for delivery and pickup orders.
To use EBT on these apps, you'll need to link your EBT card to your account, which may require some extra steps. But don't worry, it's worth it for the convenience of getting food delivered right to your door.
Stores That Accept EBT
You can use your EBT card to order delivery from a variety of retailers, including grocery stores and online delivery services.
Albertsons, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Kroger, Safeway, Stop & Shop, and ShopRite all offer EBT online grocery delivery and/or pickup.
DoorDash is another option, and you can use your EBT card to pay for delivery from participating retailers.
Amazon also accepts EBT, including for grocery delivery and pickup through Amazon Fresh.
In Washington state, you can use your EBT card to order delivery from retailers like 7-Eleven, Albertsons, and Amazon, among others.
Some online delivery services, like Instacart, DoorDash, and UberEats, can accept SNAP benefits as an intermediary between you and the retailer.
Here are some specific retailers that accept EBT online in Washington state:
- 7-Eleven
- A&J Select Market
- Albertsons
- Amazon
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Rite Aid
- Rosauers Supermarkets
- Safeway
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Super 1 Foods Rosauers
- Swanson's Foods - Aberdeen
- Swanson’s Foods - Hoquiam
Instacart, DoorDash, and UberEats can also accept EBT online in Washington state, among other states.
Food Delivery Apps
DoorDash has made it possible for over 4,000 stores to accept SNAP/EBT payments, broadening food access to over 2.3M people living in food deserts and 4.3M people living in communities where over 1 in 10 households receive SNAP/EBT benefits.
For customers with SNAP/EBT cards, adding their card to the DoorDash app is a straightforward process, and they'll even receive a free DashPass membership for two months.
With DoorDash's service, SNAP recipients can access nutritious food efficiently and affordably, with same-day delivery, which can be a game-changer for families with childcare and work obligations, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Food Apps
DoorDash now accepts EBT SNAP benefits for fresh grocery delivery and pickup, allowing customers to use their benefits to order groceries through the app. This is a game-changer for those who rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table.
DoorDash has partnered with major grocery stores like Albertsons Cos., Walgreens, and BJ's to offer on-demand access to grocery and convenience stores through its Marketplace and Drive platforms. This expansion has brought grocery delivery to over 98% of DoorDash's monthly customers in the U.S.
If you're a DoorDash customer with an EBT card, you can add it to the payment method section of the app under 'Program Cards.' Once your card is added, you'll receive an email with a unique link to redeem your free DashPass membership for two months.
However, not all food delivery apps accept EBT SNAP benefits. GrubHub, Uber Eats, and PostMates do not accept EBT, as they primarily deliver hot, prepared food, which is explicitly excluded from food items covered by SNAP.
Here's a breakdown of the food delivery apps that accept EBT SNAP benefits:
By using DoorDash to order groceries with your EBT card, you can save time and money, and even get access to healthy and nutritious food options.
Order Delivery
DoorDash now accepts EBT SNAP benefits for fresh grocery delivery and pickup, but other food delivery apps like GrubHub, Uber Eats, and PostMates do not.
If you're looking for a way to get your EBT order delivered, Farm Link Hawai‘i offers free islandwide home delivery to households paying with SNAP-EBT. You can order online, and they'll text you with updates as your driver is on their way.
You'll automatically get unlimited 50% off fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables through the DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program with Farm Link Hawai‘i.
ALDI accepts SNAP EBT payments for in-store purchases, grocery pickup, and delivery orders across all its locations.
DoorDash and SNAP
DoorDash is now accepting SNAP payments, joining other companies like Amazon and Instacart that allow SNAP recipients to use their EBT card online to pay for grocery delivery and pickup.
You can use your SNAP benefits on DoorDash by creating a new account if you don't already have one, then adding your EBT card information to your account.
DoorDash is offering two free months of DashPass, normally $9.99 per month, to SNAP recipients.
To shop with DoorDash, look for stores and products featuring a SNAP label when you're browsing the app or website.
Payment and Benefits
You can use your EBT card with online grocery delivery services like Instacart, which is available in all 50 U.S. states. This applies to SNAP-participating retailers for delivery or pickup.
To use EBT with Instacart, you'll need to create an account or add your EBT card to your existing account. You can do this through the Instacart app or by visiting Instacart.com.
Instacart partners with several retailers, including ALDI, Price Rite, Stop & Shop, Price Chopper, Hannaford Supermarket, and Market 32.
Some retailers offer additional benefits, like free delivery and discounts, when you pay with your SNAP-EBT card. At Farm Link, for example, you'll get free delivery and 50% off all fruits, vegetables, and poi.
To take advantage of these benefits, select "EBT upon delivery" as your payment method at checkout. If you choose delivery, be sure to be home so the driver can swipe your EBT card.
If you prefer to pick up your order, you can choose to pick up your EBT order at the Farm Link Kalihi Hub.
Delivery and Promotions
With many EBT-friendly delivery options available, you can easily get your groceries delivered right to your doorstep. Farm Link Hawai‘i offers free islandwide home delivery to households paying with SNAP-EBT.
You can order online and track your delivery through text updates from the driver. Your driver will swipe your EBT card on your doorstep, making the process seamless and convenient.
There is no delivery fee for SNAP-EBT orders, which is a huge plus.
Sources
- https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-stores-accept-ebt-for-online-grocery-delivery-and-pickup/
- https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-launches-snap-ebt
- https://www.hungerfreewa.org/using-snap-online
- https://farmlinkhawaii.com/pages/ebt
- https://www.philasd.org/face/2021/01/28/you-can-now-use-your-ebt-snap-benefits-to-get-groceries-delivered-from-your-couch/
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