Walgreens adds new partner for SNAP/EBT delivery orders
Walgreens is expanding the reach of its program that accepts federal benefits in collaboration with online delivery providers.
The drugstore giant, which debuted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and electronic benefit transfer (EBT) as a payment option at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country in partnership with DoorDash in April 2024, is now accepting SNAP/EBT payments in conjunction with Instacart.
The partnership enables customers to make online SNAP/EBT payments at more than 7,500 Walgreens stores nationwide, including more 100 Duane Reade locations in New York. Walgreens customers can now purchase thousands of SNAP-eligible products for same-day delivery via Instacart.
Currently, most Walgreens stores accept SNAP/EBT for in-person purchases. The collaboration with Instacart allows customers nationwide to use SNAP/EBT at any Walgreens.
To order Walgreens SNAP-eligible items for delivery, customers can visit the dedicated Walgreens page on the Instacart e-commerce site or select the Walgreens storefront in the Instacart mobile app. Customers can add their SNAP EBT card as a form of payment on their Instacart profile and shop for SNAP-eligible items from the Walgreens or Duane Reade storefront.
At checkout, SNAP users can select how much of their benefit they would like to allocate to eligible items in their order.
"Our collaboration with Instacart underscores Walgreens commitment to expanding access to essential food items for our customers," said Balachandra Visalatha, senior VP and chief product officer at Walgreens. "By integrating SNAP/EBT payments, we are making it easier for families and individuals to shop for the items they need and offer an efficient, highly relevant customer experience that meets their changing needs and preferences."
"Through Instacart, 96% of U.S. households enrolled in SNAP can use their benefits to shop for the essentials they need online," said Sarah Mastrorocco, VP and GM of health at Instacart. "We’re dedicated to offering the best online selection for SNAP families, providing both access and choice through our marketplace. As we expand with trusted retailers like Walgreens, we’re proud to help more families in more communities get their essentials delivered."
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Headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., Walgreens operates more than 12,500 locations across the U.S., Europe and Latin America.
Based in San Francisco, Instacart partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America.
