Uber Eats accepting SNAP EBT from Albertsons, Walgreens
Uber Eats is making nutritious food more accessible to the public through a new partnership with Albertsons’ banners and Walgreens.
The company is accepting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefits Transfer, also known as SNAP EBT, as a payment method.
Regional grocery banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons, as well as Walgreens stores nationwide and Duane Reade stores exclusively in New York are participating.
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"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."
Eligible customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating partners through the Uber Eats app, with payments powered by Forage.
"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."
In the months ahead, Uber teams will work to add even more retailers who will accept SNAP EBT payments on Uber Eats orders, the company shared.
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"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."
