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EBT food delivery does exist!
In the past, it was a pain to find food delivery that accepts EBT. Luckily, stores realized they were losing customers by not accepting EBT for food delivery, and pickup. No need to keep scouring the internet for “find EBT food delivery near me.” Right here, is a list of stores that will bring the food to you, even when you pay with EBT:
Amazon
Amazon has recently started doing EBT food delivery. They have three platforms for which you can choose to get your food. These Amazon options include:
- Amazon – This has larger boxes of everyday foods such as cereal, and canned goods.
- Pantry – This has regular sized boxes and packages of everyday items.
- Fresh – This has more grocery options such as meat, milk, and bread.
All three of these options have no delivery fee (not including the tip), if you are an Amazon Prime member. And orders can be placed on Amazon.com or in the Amazon app. Plus, you can get your food delivered as soon as within a few hours.
TIP: EBT cardholders can get an Amazon Prime membership for $5.99/month. That’s half price! Sign up here.
I recorded my first Amazon Fresh food delivery experience. To see how it went, you can watch it here.
Order minimum: Amazon: $25; Pantry: $35; Fresh $35 ($50 in New York City)
Participating states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Shoprite
Shoprite has had EBT food delivery for a while now. They also have an option to pick up.
Thing is, there is a charge for this service. On average, stores charge $5-10 for delivery. And that doesn’t include the tip.
Food deliveries can typically be made within a couple days. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many locations had delivery dates up to 2 weeks away.
Shopping can be done using Shoprite.com or on the Shoprite app.
Order minimum: NONE
Participating states: Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania
Walmart
Walmart has a pilot program to allow EBT cardholders to get pickup or delivery of groceries at select locations. SNAP cardholders can also use the pickup option at select locations.
During store pickup, customers can stay in their car, and a Walmart employee will bring the groceries to the car. Store pickup and delivery options are available at select Walmart locations throughout the U.S.
Order minimum: $50
Participating states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
Fresh Direct
Fresh Direct also has a pilot program for EBT food delivery. They accept SNAP and EBT This program is available in select Bronx, New York zip codes (currently 10454 and 10455).
An order can be placed on their website. You can learn more about this program, here.
Order minimum: $30
Participating states: New York (Bronx)
Kroger
Kroger has finally added grocery pickup as an option. They do not have grocery delivery yet. But if you have a Kroger near you, this is a way to get your groceries.
Though it may be temporary, starting in April 2020, they waived the $4.95 pickup fee.
To place an order, head on over to Kroger.com. When you go to pick up your groceries, you’ll be asked to swipe your card.
Order minimum: NONE
Participating states: Find out if your location participates by searching here.
Hopefully, companies such as Instacart, Target, and others will begin to allow EBT food delivery. Paying with food stamps shouldn’t exclude anyone form getting the services that are available.
Be sure to check out my post for EBT and Medicaid cardholders to get a discounted Amazon Prime membership for $5.99.
And don’t forget to watch the video below, to see how Amazon Fresh Delivery works:
