Consumers are now able to use food stamps (SNAP) benefits with popular online grocery delivery service, Instacart.
SNAP recipients will be able to choose from over 120 retailers for their groceries when ordering online through Instacart.
“Our mission is to create a world where everyone has access to the food they love,” said Dani Dudeck, chief corporate affairs officer at Instacart. “By expanding SNAP acceptance to all 50 states, we’re delivering on our mission by modernizing access and connecting more communities to affordable and nutritious food.
In the last year, the company started working with the White House on initiatives related to hunger, nutrition, and health.
Studies show that online grocery shopping can help low-income families overcome mobility barriers and stretch food budgets.
The company says online shopping can help to overcome in-store SNAP shopping stigmas, and families will have more access to fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods.
“Now SNAP families in every state can enjoy the benefits of online grocery from a variety of local retailers that meet their unique tastes, needs, and personal budgets.”
