Uber Eats says it will now accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefits Transfer payments at Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores exclusively in New York.
The company said the move will help expand access to more nutritious food for millions in the U.S.
“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,” Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail delivery at Uber, North America, said in a news release. “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.”
Eligible customers can now use SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats app, with payments powered by Forage. Uber said it plans to add more retailers who will accept SNAP EBT payments on Uber Eats orders in the coming months.
The company said EBT cardholders will receive $0 delivery fee on the first three SNAP-eligible orders and a free three-month trial of UberOne when linking an EBT card in the app.
“Albertsons Cos. is a long-standing community partner committed to helping solve food insecurity, and 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.”
