Dollar General partners with DoorDash to serve SNAP customers

DoorDash and Dollar General are bringing SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to more than 16,000 of Dollar General’s stores on the DoorDash Marketplace. 

With the addition of Dollar General, DoorDash’s network of stores that accept SNAP/EBT online payments on the DoorDash Marketplace nearly doubles to more than 35,000 stores. 

“Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others includes helping customers save time and money everyday. Unlocking the ability for SNAP/EBT recipients to shop online and have groceries delivered straight to their door through DoorDash provides even more accessibility and convenience,” said Tony Rogers, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Dollar General. “With approximately 75% of the U.S. located within five miles of a DG store, we are proud to bridge gaps to serve the communities we call home.”

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The new collaboration which is enabled in partnership with Forage, a payments company, gives SNAP recipients access to on-demand grocery delivery from Dollar General stores across 48 states. 

Forage helps retailers integrate and accept SNAP benefits online. Through this partnership, SNAP-eligible products from Dollar General, including fresh and frozen foods, pantry essentials, snacks and more are now available for purchase through the DoorDash Marketplace.

“At DoorDash, our commitment to fighting food insecurity remains at the core of our mission, and we continue to prioritize unlocking more on-demand delivery options for the more than 2.4 million consumers who have added their SNAP/EBT card to DoorDash,” said Fuad Hannon, vice president of new verticals at DoorDash. “We’re proud to collaborate with Dollar General to further this commitment, ensuring even more SNAP beneficiaries nationwide can conveniently access fresh, affordable groceries with the dignity and ease they deserve.”

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To further the commitment to reduce hunger nationwide, DoorDash offers a one-year discounted DashPass plan for SNAP/EBT recipients. 

Eligible consumers who sign up for the plan can enjoy one year of DashPass benefits like $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders, exclusive offers and more for $4.99/month, the company said.