Amazon grocery delivery for SNAP recipients: Here’s how it works and price
In an attempt to expand its market, Amazon has introduced a new grocery delivery service program for Prime members as well as SNAP beneficiaries..
With the aim of catering to more customers and expanding its market, Amazon has announced a new grocery delivery service for Prime members and beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The company says this new program will be available in 3,500 cities in the United States and will offer deliveries of less than an hour to customers. The cost for unlimited food delivery will be $9.99 per month for orders over $35 for Prime Members and will include stores such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh and other local supermarkets.
Although this is a big step for the company, it is not something innovative, since Amazon already offered this type of service for Whole Foods customers in the past for free. However, the company decided to end free delivery three years ago, to the dismay of its customers. Fortunately, SNAP recipients will be able to obtain the service at a reduced cost.
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Amazon delivery for SNAP beneficiaries: This is how it works
Unlike other Amazon customers, SNAP coupon recipients will be able to enjoy this benefit for the reduced price of $4.99 per month, and you don’t need a Prime membership to join the food delivery program. The only requirement is to have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card linked to an Amazon account.
“We have many different customers with many different needs and we want to save them time and money every time they buy food,” said Tony Hoggett, Amazon’s senior vice president of global grocery stores, in a statement.
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Who are SNAP beneficiaries?
SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal assistance program that provides eligible low-income individuals and families with funds to purchase food. SNAP benefits are distributed through EBT cards, which recipients can use to buy groceries at authorized retailers, including supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture administers the program at the federal level, but it is operated by state agencies, which have flexibility in determining eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and program administration. SNAP aims to alleviate hunger and improve nutrition among those in economic need.
Applicants can register for food benefits through their state’s SNAP office or online through the state’s SNAP website. Prospective beneficiaries are required to provide information about their household composition, income, expenses, and other relevant details.