DoorDash offering SNAP/EBT payments at Walgreens
DoorDash, the local commerce platform, and Walgreens are collaborating to offer SNAP/EBT payments at nearly 7,800 stores across the country.
DoorDash said it is the first platform that enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards. In addition, DoorDash is the first third-party delivery service provider to offer SNAP/EBT as a payment option at a major drugstore nationwide.
With the addition of Walgreens, DoorDash more than doubles the number of stores available for on-demand delivery with SNAP/EBT payments on DoorDash.
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“We continue to broaden food access by offering SNAP/EBT access to more than 14 million people who are living in food deserts, and over 40 million people living in communities where over 1 in 10 households receive SNAP/EBT benefits,” the company said.
“Since launching support for SNAP/EBT payments in 2023, over 1.1 million consumers have added their SNAP/EBT cards to DoorDash,” said Fuad Hannon, vice president of new verticals. “This first-of-its-kind partnership with Walgreens offers convenient and critical access to food and pantry essentials for families and individuals across the country. We’re proud to remove as many barriers as possible when it comes to connecting people with food, wherever they live and however they choose to shop.”
As prices continue to rise on groceries and household essentials, consumers can order SNAP-eligible products from their local Walgreens through DoorDash. Walgreens will offer more than 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour on DoorDash. Whether it’s stocking up on breakfast essentials or pantry staples, consumers can shop the Walgreens marketplace directly on the DoorDash app to fulfill their grocery needs.
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“This collaboration with DoorDash means our shoppers can now get essential grocery items when they want, regardless of payment method and other barriers like work schedules and transportation,” said Balachandra Visalatha, senior vice president, chief product officer at Walgreens. “Walgreens is a go to destination for daily needs for our shoppers and we continue to find solutions that make their shopping experience simpler so they can get access to healthier food options.”
DoorDash is one of the largest online marketplaces to offer SNAP/EBT recipients’ access to grocery delivery across the country. Now, nearly all DoorDash’s monthly active users have access to a SNAP store across all 50 states and Washington D.C.
DoorDash is offering SNAP/EBT consumers, who are currently not DashPass subscribers, $0 delivery fee on up to three orders paid with SNAP at Walgreens. DashPass members can access thousands of restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, with $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders. DashPass members save $5 per eligible order on average.
Currently, Walgreens stores accept SNAP/EBT in-person at most locations.