DoorDash makes major change to its payment options – and customers ‘think it’s genius’
DOORDASH has announced plans to accept SNAP/EBT on eligible grocery deliveries.
The company will now allow the payment option in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
DoorDash will start working with its grocery partners to authorize online their orders using EBT.
The new payment option will help reduce accessibility barriers and increase convenience for SNAP users, the company said in a statement.
The move comes as other e-commerce companies, like Instacart, now offer the option.
“As part of our mission to empower local economies, we’re proud to broaden food access for the communities we serve,” said Max Rettig, vice president, Public Policy & Social Impact, DoorDash.
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After the announcement, folks took to social media to discuss.
One Twitter user said: “I think it’s genius that doordash is accepting ebt and snap now.”
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The payment method is simple and is just like using any other payment.
Recipients must add their SNAP/EBT card to their DoorDash account by clicking the ‘Account’ tab and selecting ‘Payment Methods’ in account settings.
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Once the settings are open, add your SNAP/EBT card number and select save.
Just note that all eligible SNAP items are determined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which means DoorDash must follow those guidelines.
SNAP-eligible items may be found on the USDA website.
OTHER DOORDASH COMMITMENTS
DoorDash said it's also working to broaden food access through a “series of new commitments.”
The company said its plans to support the White House's goal of ending hunger by 2025 with a few steps.
The first is by adding as well as promoting more produce options while partnering with grocers across the nation.
Last year, the company launched partnerships with mayors across the U.S. to expand access to more food options.
DoorDash said its begun working with nearly 20 mayors in cities including Oakland, California; Denver; Tampa, Florida; and Albany, New York.
WHAT IS SNAP?
SNAP is the federal program for food stamps.
The program provides families with a pre-loaded electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card allowing them to buy groceries at authorized stores.
You can find authorized stores accepting food stamps on the Department of Agriculture's SNAP retailer locator tool.
To apply, you must select the state you live in as applications and processes differ.
Generally, SNAP is limited to people with gross incomes up to 130 percent of the federal poverty line.
You can see poverty guidelines on the US Department of Health website.
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