Last updated on December 12th, 2024
Uber Eats is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, beginning with regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons, as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores in New York.
Eligible customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats app, with payments powered by Forage. In the months ahead, Uber teams will work to add more retailers that will accept SNAP EBT payments on Uber Eats orders.
To mark this initiative, EBT cardholders will receive no delivery fee on their first three SNAP-eligible orders, and Uber is offering EBT cardholders a three-month free trial Uber One membership, which includes unlimited zero delivery fees, among other benefits, when they link their EBT card in the Uber Eats app.
“With this rollout, we are taking a significant step forward in ensuring that everyone has access to the fresh food they need, especially those without access to reliable transportation for whom food delivery can be a lifeline,” said Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail delivery at Uber, North America.
“We believe that everyone deserves the convenience of delivery, regardless of their payment method. We are proud to begin this work with Albertsons Cos. and Walgreens, allowing us to bring essential products directly to our customers’ doorsteps, and we’ll continue to grow our list of retailers accepting SNAP over time.”
Customers will be able to browse through a wide range of SNAP-eligible groceries available for delivery from Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons and Walgreens stores.
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“Albertsons Cos. is a long-standing community partner committed to helping solve food insecurity … by working with Uber Eats, we are able to make healthy foods available to even more families in need,” said Bryn Banuelos, senior director of strategic partnerships for Albertsons Cos.
“We’re dedicated to creating a flexible and convenient shopping experience for all customers, and we’re proud to be the first retailer to accept SNAP payments through Uber Eats.”
As Uber Eats continues to expand its services, the company aims to address food insecurity and foster inclusive communities.
“The expansion of SNAP EBT acceptance to Uber Eats breaks down barriers that prevent older adults from accessing healthy food, especially those facing transportation challenges or limited access to grocery stores,” said Jessica Johnston, senior director of the Center for Economic Well-Being at the National Council on Aging.
“This gives older adults more choices and flexibility, and it aligns with our mission to promote health and independence.”
