Uber Welcomes New Retailers to its SNAP EBT Program
Rhea-AI Summary
Uber (NYSE:UBER) has significantly expanded its SNAP EBT program on Uber Eats by adding major retailers Wegmans, Gopuff, and Family Dollar to its network. The expansion allows SNAP benefit recipients to order groceries for delivery through the Uber Eats app, with payments processed by Forage.
The program now includes over 40 participating retailers across the United States, ranging from national chains to local grocers. To enhance accessibility, SNAP EBT cardholders will receive $0 Delivery Fee on their first three eligible orders and a limited-time free trial of Uber One membership when linking their EBT card to the app.
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- Delivery fees after promotional period may limit long-term adoption by price-sensitive SNAP recipients
News Market Reaction
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The increasing selection reinforces Uber Eats' commitment to expand food accessibility and support communities in need. Eligible customers can now use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats app, with payments powered by Forage, the mission-driven payments company. In the months ahead, Uber teams will work to add even more retailers who will accept SNAP EBT payments on Uber Eats orders, including those that are new to Uber Eats.
The following
7-Eleven
ACME
Albertson's
Andronico's
Balducci's
Cardenas Markets
Carrs
Cub Food
CVS
Dierbergs
Duane Reade
El Rancho
El Super
Fairplay Foods
Family Dollar
Fiesta Mart
Food Bazaar
Food Town
FoodMaxx
Giant Eagle
Gopuff
Harveys Supermarket
Hy-Vee
Jewel Osco
King's Food Market
Los Altos Ranch Market
Lucky Supermarkets
Market District
Meijer
Morton Williams
Pavilions
Randall's
Safeway
Save A Lot
SaveMart
Sedano's
Shaw's
Shoppers Food Warehouse
Smart & Final
Speedway
Sprouts
Star Market
Stew Leonards
Super King Markets
Superlo Foods
Tom Thumb
Tony's Fresh Market
Vons
Walgreens
Wegmans
Winn-Dixie
"We believe that everyone deserves the convenience of delivery, and with this growing list of merchant partners we can continue to provide access to the fresh food that families and individuals 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,
"This expansion gives SNAP recipients access to tens of thousands of new stores — from national chains to local grocers — all through the Uber Eats app," said Ofek Lavian, co-founder and CEO of Forage. "We're proud to power the technology behind it, helping more families use their benefits with confidence and convenience."
As Uber Eats continues to innovate and expand its services, the company remains dedicated to addressing food insecurity and fostering inclusive communities. This payment option is a vital step in achieving that goal, removing barriers and allowing all people and families to make healthy choices.
For improved convenience, customers can now browse through a wide range of SNAP-enabled retailers and grocery items within the app via the new SNAP icon. To highlight the growing selection of retailers and offer greater value, EBT cardholders will receive
About Uber
Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 61 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
Uber press contact: press@uber.com
About Forage
Forage builds payments infrastructure that processes government benefits, starting with enabling merchants to accept SNAP EBT payments. 42 million Americans receive government assistance to afford groceries, and Forage powers payments to serve communities in need. Forage is the only USDA-approved third-party payment processor (TPP) that offers retailers best-in-class software combined with dedicated service, enabling complex government payments online and guiding retailers through USDA authorization. For more information visit www.joinforage.com.
Press Contact: pr@joinforage.com
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