If you receive SNAP benefits each month, you can use your EBT card to order groceries online with Uber Eats and have them delivered to your door.

This service makes it easier to eat well and age with independence. All you need to order through Uber Eats is a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

What is Uber Eats?

Uber Eats is a food delivery service that brings groceries to your door. You can use the Uber Eats app or website to order SNAP-approved foods from stores near you, using your EBT card as payment.

How does online grocery delivery help older adults?

Eating healthy is important as we get older. But many people have trouble getting to a store and affording nutritious groceries.

Using your SNAP benefits with Uber Eats can help you:

• Save time and energy: There is no driving, waiting in line, or carrying heavy bags.
• Get help from loved ones: A family member or caregiver can place a grocery order for you, even from far away.
• Shop more easily: The Uber Eats app lets you save your favorite foods, track your grocery order, and see when it will arrive.

What stores on Uber Eats accept EBT cards?

Stores on Uber Eats that take EBT cards as payment include:

• ACME
• Albertson's
• Duane Reade
• FoodMaxx
• Meijer
• Safeway
• Shaw's
• Tom Thumb
• Vons

How can I use my EBT card with Uber Eats?

If you get SNAP and have an internet-connected device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer, here’s how to start:

Step 1: Add your EBT card

• Open the Uber Eats app or website.
• Go to “Account,” then “Wallet.”
• Tap “+ Add payment method,” choose EBT, and enter your card info.

Step 2: Shop for SNAP foods

• Look for groceries marked “SNAP-eligible.”
• Add approved items like fruit, vegetables, dairy, bread, and canned goods to your cart.
• SNAP does not cover hot foods or household items. You will need a second form of payment to pay for those, such as a debit or credit card.

Step 3: Check out and pay

• Choose your EBT card when checking out.
• Use a second payment method if your order includes non-SNAP items.
• Place your order and track the delivery online.

How do I apply for SNAP?

Combined with online grocery delivery services like Uber Eats, SNAP can help you stay healthy and self-sufficient for longer. The average SNAP benefit for a one-person senior household is $188 each month.¹

You can learn about SNAP and how to apply, right here on this website. All you need to do is enter your ZIP code. If you live near a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC), they may be able to assist you. Find the BEC closest to you and ask for an appointment to review benefits you may qualify for. This help is free and private.

Source

1. USDA. Characteristics of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Households: Fiscal Year 2023. April 2025. Found on the internet at https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/snap-FY23-Characteristics-Report.pdf