Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program EBT payment capabilities are coming to more than 16,000 Dollar General stores on the DoorDash marketplace, the companies say.
With the addition of Dollar General, the network of stores that accept SNAP/EBT online payments on the DoorDash Marketplace nearly doubles to over 35,000 stores, according to a news release.
“Dollar General’s mission of serving others includes helping customers save time and money every day. 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 for Dollar General. “With approximately 75% of the U.S. located within 5 miles of a DG store, we are proud to bridge gaps to serve the communities we call home.”
The new collaboration — enabled in partnership with payments company Forage — brings SNAP recipients access to on-demand grocery delivery from Dollar General stores across 48 states. Through this partnership, SNAP-eligible products from Dollar General, such fresh and frozen foods, pantry essentials, snacks and more, are now available for purchase through the DoorDash Marketplace, the release said.
“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 for 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.”
As one of the largest online marketplaces to offer SNAP/EBT recipients access to grocery delivery across the country, DoorDash says it connects 99% of its monthly active consumers in the U.S. with at least one store accepting SNAP on the marketplace. According to DoorDash’s survey “How Online Grocery Delivery with SNAP Broadens Food Access Across the U.S.,” almost 1 in 4 SNAP recipients surveyed use DoorDash for grocery orders due to health or mobility challenges that make in-person shopping difficult. Whether it’s a senior citizen unable to lift heavy bags or someone struggling to get to the store, DoorDash helps ensure that SNAP recipients can order fresh, healthy food regardless of their circumstances, the release said.
To further the commitment to reduce hunger nationwide, DoorDash says it offers a one-year discounted DashPass plan for SNAP/EBT recipients. Eligible consumers who sign up for the plan can receive one year of DashPass benefits — like $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders, exclusive offers and more — for just $4.99 a month.
