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, the leading Instant Commerce platform, today announced it is now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment for all eligible online purchases nationwide. Last year, SNAP served an 

 of 42.1 million participants per month. Now, as the first Instant Commerce company to accept SNAP, Gopuff will offer unparalleled convenience, affordability and access to food for millions of SNAP-eligible Americans.

“For more than a decade, we have been bringing high-quality, affordable food and pantry staples to customers in minutes,” said

 Yakir Gola, co-CEO and co-founder of Gopuff. 

“As we continue to advance our efforts to provide meaningful value to our customers, we are honored to now allow SNAP-eligible families access to the groceries they need in the fastest and most affordable way.”

With the launch, Gopuff becomes the first and only Instant Commerce company to gain USDA approval for accepting SNAP payments, meaning several hundred Gopuff micro-fulfillment centers and stores can now begin accepting online SNAP payments.

“I’m proud and honored to support this effort by Gopuff to make its services eligible for SNAP. This change would significantly help people living in food deserts access healthy and nutritious food, and modernize the delivery of SNAP to the current day.”

Online access to groceries is not just a convenience for many SNAP shoppers, it’s a necessity:

 with limited transportation options, making it difficult to access food.

With the ability to deliver affordable groceries in as fast as 15 minutes, Gopuff is uniquely positioned to help improve food access: Gopuff already delivers millions of orders to customers in food deserts each year and the company recently launched a 

 initiative, adding hundreds of affordably priced fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and fresh bread to its platform. In fact, during pilot testing, popular products among SNAP-eligible Gopuff customers included baby formula, water, bananas, orange juice and milk, among other grocery items.

To enable SNAP payments on its platform, Gopuff engaged with 

, the only USDA-approved third-party payment processor that offers best-in-class software combined with a dedicated team of in-house experts to guide retailers through the USDA’s tech integration authorization process.

Purchase eligible food items using SNAP benefits

Shoppers can also check their EBT balance at checkout and use multiple payment methods for a single order to cover non-SNAP items.

Orders are prepared in Gopuff’s local micro-fulfillment centers and brought to customers’ doors by delivery partners in as fast as 15 minutes.

The launch of SNAP acceptance is in line with Gopuff’s long-standing commitment to fighting food insecurity in the many communities where it operates. Since 2019, the company has worked with Feeding America to support local food banks across the U.S. In the past two years, Gopuff locations have donated nearly 2 million pounds of food to the Feeding America network of food banks for neighbors in need. Earlier this year, Gopuff 

, committing to fighting food insecurity by donating food, helping direct resources to where they’re needed most, and much more. Most recently, Gopuff delivered over $260,000 worth of product, including water and non-perishable food, to those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida.

In addition, and amid rising costs of living, Gopuff has increased its efforts to provide greater value to customers nationwide, including by expanding its 

 offerings to bring customers access to a greater assortment of high-quality products at affordable prices. Additionally, Gopuff’s FAM membership program now offers lower than big box retailer prices on hundreds of top-selling essentials – including $2 organic eggs. As a result, FAM members save an average of $25/month ($300/year) at a time when it’s needed most.

Gopuff, the leader in instant commerce, offers a relevant and affordable assortment of household essentials, groceries, OTC medication, drinks, snacks and more, all brought to customers’ doors in as fast as 15 minutes from local micro-fulfillment centers. Founded in 2013 by co-CEOs Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola, Gopuff leverages proprietary technology, national infrastructure and a hyper-local logistics network to offer unrivaled speed, reliability and affordability to customers across the U.S. and U.K. To learn more, visit 

 builds payments infrastructure that processes government benefits, starting with enabling merchants to accept EBT SNAP payments. 42 million Americans receive government assistance to afford groceries, and Forage powers payments to serve communities in need. Forage is the only USDA-approved third-party payment processor (TPP) that offers retailers best-in-class software combined with dedicated service, enabling complex government payments online and guiding retailers through USDA authorization. For more information visit 

Gopuff Becomes First Instant Commerce Company to Accept SNAP  EBT Nationwide

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber Eats (NYSE:

) today announced the arrival of a new initiative to expand access to more nutritious food for millions of Americans. Available now, Uber Eats is accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) payments, starting with the regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores exclusively in New York.

This move comes as part of Uber Eats' commitment to increase food accessibility and support communities in need. Eligible customers can now use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats app, with payments powered by Forage, a mission-driven payments company. In the months ahead, Uber teams will work to add even more retailers who will accept SNAP EBT payments on Uber Eats orders.

To mark this initiative, EBT cardholders will receive $0 Delivery Fee on their first three SNAP-eligible orders, and Uber is offering EBT cardholders a 3-month free trial Uber One membership, which includes unlimited $0 Delivery Fee 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."

"Partnering with Uber Eats will expand our ability to provide on-demand grocery delivery for even more SNAP shoppers across the United States," said Ofek Lavian, co-founder and CEO of Forage, whose technology powers SNAP EBT payments for Uber Eats. "Together, we will accelerate the onboarding of retailers accepting SNAP payments, enable families to conveniently order their groceries through Uber Eats, and ultimately expand access to healthy food for millions of low-income Americans across the country."

Customers will be able to browse through a wide range of SNAP-eligible groceries available for delivery from their local Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons and Walgreens stores.

"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, 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 innovate and expand its services, the company remains dedicated to addressing food insecurity and fostering inclusive communities. This new payment option is a vital step in achieving that goal, removing barriers and allowing all people and families to make healthy choices.

"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."

For more information on the SNAP EBT payment option and to see if your local Albertsons Cos. or Walgreens store is participating, visit the Uber Eats app or website.


Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 52 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: 

), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. True to its purpose of "more joyful lives through better health," Walgreens has a more than 120-year heritage of caring for communities and providing trusted pharmacy services, and today is playing a greater role as an independent partner of choice offering healthcare services that improve care, lower costs, and help patients. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Walgreens is proud to serve nearly 9 million customers and patients daily. The company's pharmacists are playing a more critical role in healthcare than ever before, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for some of the nation's most underserved populations. Walgreens offers customers and patients a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms designed to deliver high-quality products and healthcare services. Within the U.S. Healthcare segment, Walgreens portfolio also includes businesses in primary care, multi-specialty, post-acute care, urgent care, specialty pharmacy services, population health and provider enablement.

Uber Eats Now Accepting SNAP EBT Nationwide With Albertsons Companies, Walgreens

 – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is vital for many Americans, delivering funds to nearly 

 to buy necessary foods and move toward self-sufficiency. Independent retailers are a crucial part of this successful public-private partnership, as 

And while many independent grocers accept 

 in stores, it has been difficult to successfully accept SNAP payments online due to the financial and technical challenges they encounter in shifting to eCommerce. This became especially apparent early in the pandemic, which sent many shoppers online when only eight states and four retailers (

, ShopRite, Amazon, and Walmart) were part of a 

Understanding that challenges still exist for independents wanting to accept SNAP online, Ross spoke with Forage CEO and Co-founder Ofek Lavian about the complexities and nuances of bringing SNAP EBT and WIC online and enabling POS systems to accept these benefits through digital payments. 

 is a mission-driven payments company that helps enable EBT SNAP payments online and 

Third-Party Processor (TPP) certified by the USDA

Forage is a mission-driven payments company that is helping merchants accept government benefits through a single, unified API. Today, over 42 million Americans receive government assistance (ex: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) to buy groceries. Starting with enabling EBT SNAP online, Forage builds the financial infrastructure empowering merchants of all shapes and sizes to serve these shoppers online.

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) was founded in 1926 to bring family owned, local grocery stores together under the IGA brand. Nearly a century later, the support of a nationally known brand is still giving IGA grocers the ability to better compete, while at the same time, allowing them to stay true to who they are—hometown store owners in a position to meet the needs of their unique communities. Today, communities across the U.S. are being served by second, third and even fourth generation local IGA grocers.

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