Several grocery retailers have partnered with DoorDash to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients as a key funding deadline nears. Companies including Winn-Dixie, ShopRite, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, the Raley’s Companies, the Save Mart Companies, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Food City, El Super, Fiesta Mart, Smart & Final and Strack & Van Til will work with DoorDash to waive delivery and service fees on one grocery order for SNAP recipients during November while funding remains available.
“As the SNAP funding cliff approaches, the alarm is growing louder. More families are growing worried about putting food on the table,” said Max Rettig, Vice President and Global Head of Public Policy at DoorDash. “We’re proud that more of our grocery partners are stepping up and joining in this fight alongside us, and we’re committed to being there for our neighbors in need for as long as it takes.”
Earlier this week, DoorDash launched an Emergency Food Response aimed at supporting SNAP recipients and Project DASH partners who could be affected by reductions in benefits. The company also announced additional food contributions from DashMart locations.
According to feedback from Project DASH partners since these announcements were made public, demand has increased significantly.
“We’re seeing a surge in families reaching out for help – many for the first time. With SNAP benefits being cut, the need is immediate and real. We’re doing all we can, but the demand is outpacing our resources,” stated Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank in Tacoma.
“New Mexico communities already experience food insecurity in higher proportions than most of the US, and lapses in food assistance benefits really hit hard here,” added Rail Yards Market of Albuquerque.
The new group of participating grocers joins others such as Sprouts Farmers Market, Dollar General, Schnucks Markets Inc., Food Lion LLC., Giant Foods LLC., The GIANT Company LLC., Hannaford Bros Co., Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC., Hy-Vee Inc., Giant Eagle Inc., and Wegmans Food Markets Inc.
Eligible customers must add their SNAP/EBT card to their DoorDash profile before ordering. Once linked or if already connected to their account, they can use promo code ‘SNAPDD’ at checkout when ordering from participating stores to receive waived delivery and service fees on one order placed between November 1-30. The offer does not apply to orders containing alcohol or pickup orders; other government-required fees may still apply. Additional terms are available at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/.
DoorDash continues its efforts to support families facing food insecurity along with its network of food banks and community organizations.
Individuals interested in supporting local food banks can find information through Feeding America or locate a nearby organization online.
