SAN
FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber Eats
(NYSE:UBER) today announced the arrival of a new initiative to
expand access to more nutritious food for millions of Americans.
Available now, Uber Eats is accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program) EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) payments,
starting with the regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway,
Jewel-Osco and Vons as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and
Duane Reade stores exclusively in
New York.
Uber Eats is accepting SNAP (Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program) EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)
payments.
This move comes as part of Uber Eats' commitment to increase
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, a 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.
To mark this initiative, EBT cardholders will receive
$0 Delivery Fee on their first three
SNAP-eligible orders, and Uber is offering EBT cardholders a
3-month free trial Uber One membership, which includes unlimited
$0 Delivery Fee among other benefits,
when they link their EBT card in the Uber Eats app.
"With this rollout, we are taking a significant step forward in
ensuring that everyone has access to the fresh food they 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, North America. "We
believe that everyone deserves the convenience of delivery,
regardless of their payment method. We are proud to begin this work
with Albertsons Cos. and Walgreens, allowing us to bring essential
products directly to our customers' doorsteps, and we'll continue
to grow our list of retailers accepting SNAP over time."
"Partnering with Uber Eats will expand our ability to provide
on-demand grocery delivery for even more SNAP shoppers across
the United States," said
Ofek Lavian, co-founder and CEO of
Forage, whose technology powers SNAP EBT payments for Uber Eats.
"Together, we will accelerate the onboarding of retailers accepting
SNAP payments, enable families to conveniently order their
groceries through Uber Eats, and ultimately expand access to
healthy food for millions of low-income Americans across the
country."
Customers will be able to browse through a wide range of
SNAP-eligible groceries available for delivery from their local
Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons and Walgreens stores.
"Albertsons Cos. is a long-standing community partner committed
to helping solve food insecurity, and by working with Uber Eats, we
are able to make healthy foods available to even more families in
need," said Bryn Banuelos, Senior
Director, Strategic Partnerships for Albertsons Cos. "We're
dedicated to creating a flexible and convenient shopping experience
for all customers, and we're proud to be the first retailer to
accept SNAP payments through Uber Eats."
As Uber Eats continues to innovate and expand its services, the
company remains dedicated to addressing food insecurity and
fostering inclusive communities. This new payment option is a vital
step in achieving that goal, removing barriers and allowing all
people and families to make healthy choices.
"The expansion of SNAP EBT acceptance to Uber Eats breaks down
barriers that prevent older adults from accessing healthy food,
especially those facing transportation challenges or limited access
to grocery stores," said Jessica
Johnston, Senior Director of the Center for Economic
Well-Being at the National Council on Aging. "This gives older
adults more choices and flexibility, and it aligns with our mission
to promote health and independence."
For more information on the SNAP EBT payment option and to see
if your local Albertsons Cos. or Walgreens store is participating,
visit the Uber Eats app or website.
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 52
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.
About Forage
Forage builds payments
infrastructure that processes government benefits, starting with
enabling merchants to accept EBT SNAP 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.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is
included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments
of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated
healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. True to its purpose of
"more joyful lives through better health," Walgreens has a more
than 120-year heritage of caring for communities and providing
trusted pharmacy services, and today is playing a greater role as
an independent partner of choice offering healthcare services that
improve care, lower costs, and help patients. Operating nearly
9,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Walgreens is proud to serve
nearly 9 million customers and patients daily. The company's
pharmacists are playing a more critical role in healthcare than
ever before, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare
services, including those that drive equitable access to care for
some of the nation's most underserved populations. Walgreens offers
customers and patients a true omnichannel experience, with fully
integrated physical and digital platforms designed to deliver
high-quality products and healthcare services. Within the U.S.
Healthcare segment, Walgreens portfolio also includes businesses in
primary care, multi-specialty, post-acute care, urgent care,
specialty pharmacy services, population health and provider
enablement.
Contact
press@uber.com
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