Family Dollar Enhances Online Shopping Experience with Instacart, Enabling SNAP/EBT Payments for Delivery

Family Dollar has collaborated with Instacart to allow SNAP/EBT payments for online orders, expanding the convenience of their in-person acceptance. This partnership ensures nearly 98% of SNAP households can order groceries through Instacart with same-day delivery, enhancing the shopping experience.

Family Dollar, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, Inc., has partnered with Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments for online orders [1]. This collaboration extends the convenience of Family Dollar's in-store acceptance of SNAP benefits to the digital sphere, enabling nearly 98% of SNAP households to shop for groceries online with same-day delivery [1].

Instacart, which prides itself on offering an extensive online selection for SNAP families nationwide, has seen significant growth in its partnerships with retailers like Family Dollar. With this collaboration, Instacart enables Family Dollar customers to pay for SNAP-eligible items using their EBT cards on the retailer's mobile app, storefront page, and Instacart's storefront [1]. Upon purchase, Instacart delivers the orders directly to customers' doorsteps, providing a new level of convenience to the Family Dollar shopping experience.

Family Dollar, known for delivering quality and value on family essentials, recognizes the importance of offering flexible payment options to its customers. The collaboration with Instacart ensures that customers with EBT cards can shop conveniently and affordably, both online and in-store [1]. Instacart's commitment to expanding its partnerships with retailers like Family Dollar aligns with its mission to make it easier for families to get the groceries they need from their preferred stores [1].

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows SNAP participants to pay for food using their SNAP benefits. An EBT card works similarly to a debit card, with funds coming from government-provided assistance [2]. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards accepting SNAP payments online, as it provides additional convenience and accessibility to customers. Family Dollar's collaboration with Instacart is a testament to this trend and demonstrates the retailer's commitment to serving its diverse customer base.

References:
[1] Business Wire. (2024, October 02). Family Dollar Collaborates with Instacart to Accept SNAP/EBT Payments for Online Orders. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241002703712/en/
[2] Instacart. (n.d.). What is an EBT card? Retrieved from https://www.instacart.com/ebt-snap