You can get free grocery delivery with your EBT card — and in many cases you don’t need to pay a single dollar in delivery fees. Several major grocery delivery platforms accept SNAP for online orders, and each offers a way to eliminate delivery fees entirely through discounted memberships, free pickup, or minimum order waivers. Your benefits pay for the food; the delivery can often be free too.
Here’s exactly how to get EBT delivery with zero or minimal fees.
Free Delivery Options for EBT Shoppers — At a Glance
| Platform | EBT Accepted | How to Get Free Delivery | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Yes | Free curbside pickup always; Walmart+ Assist ($6.47/mo) for home delivery | All 50 |
| Amazon Fresh | Yes | Free pickup at Amazon Fresh stores; Prime + Fresh add-on for free delivery | 48 states |
| Instacart | Yes | Free pickup; Instacart+ ($4.99/mo first year for EBT) for free delivery | All 50 |
| Target | Yes | Drive Up and Order Pickup always free — no membership needed | All 50 |
| DoorDash | Yes (grocery partners only) | Free pickup; DashPass helps reduce fees | Most states |
| Thrive Market | Yes | Free shipping on orders over $49; free membership for EBT | 48 states |
The fastest path to free delivery: Target Drive Up requires no membership and no minimum order — just place your order in the Target app and pick it up curbside for free. For home delivery, Walmart+ Assist ($6.47/month for SNAP recipients) makes every Walmart grocery order over $35 delivery-free.
Platform-by-Platform: How to Get Free EBT Delivery
Walmart — Free Pickup + Cheapest Delivery Membership
Free pickup (no membership, no minimum): Walmart curbside grocery pickup is always free. Order on Walmart.com or the Walmart app, select “Pickup,” choose your time, and a Walmart associate brings your groceries to your car. EBT payment works for pickup orders.
Free home delivery with Walmart+ Assist: Walmart+ Assist gives SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, and TANF recipients Walmart+ at $6.47/month — half the standard price. Walmart+ includes free delivery on grocery orders over $35 with no per-order delivery fee.
To sign up: go to walmart.com/plus/assist, select your qualifying program, verify enrollment, and add a credit or debit card for the membership fee. The $6.47/month fee cannot be paid with EBT.
Full details: Walmart+ EBT membership discount
Amazon Fresh — Free Pickup + Prime for Home Delivery
Free pickup at Amazon Fresh stores: Amazon Fresh has standalone grocery stores in select cities. EBT orders placed online can be picked up for free at these locations.
Free home delivery with Prime: Amazon Prime is available at $6.99/month for EBT cardholders (half the standard $14.99). With Prime, Amazon Fresh grocery orders over $35 qualify for free delivery — though the Amazon Fresh subscription add-on ($4.99/month) may also be required depending on your area.
Available in 48 states — Alaska and Hawaii are not supported for Amazon Fresh EBT.
To add your EBT card: Amazon.com → Account → Manage Payment Methods → Add EBT Card. Browse items with the “SNAP EBT Eligible” badge. Your EBT pays for food; your backup card covers fees and non-food items.
Full details: using EBT on Amazon for grocery delivery
Instacart — Free Pickup + Discounted Membership
Free pickup: Most stores on Instacart offer free curbside pickup — no delivery fee, no membership required. Shop, pay with EBT, and pick up at the store.
Discounted Instacart+ for EBT: Instacart+ is available at $4.99/month for the first year for EBT cardholders who have placed at least one SNAP order (standard price: $9.99/month). Instacart+ includes free delivery on orders over $35 at participating stores.
Key advantage: Instacart serves the most stores of any delivery platform — ALDI, Costco, Publix, Safeway, Albertsons, Food Lion, Meijer, Sprouts, Family Dollar, and thousands more. If your preferred local grocery store isn’t on Walmart or Amazon, it’s likely on Instacart.
To add your EBT card: open the Instacart app → Account → Payment Methods → Add EBT SNAP. Look for the “EBT SNAP” label on store tiles.
Full details: Instacart EBT grocery delivery guide
Target — Always Free, No Membership Needed
Target Drive Up and Order Pickup are completely free with no minimum order and no membership required. These are the easiest zero-cost EBT delivery options available.
- Drive Up: Order in the Target app, pull into the Drive Up parking spots, and a Target team member brings your order to your car. EBT accepted.
- Order Pickup: Order online, come inside, pick up at the designated counter. EBT accepted.
Important: Target’s Shipt delivery service does not accept EBT — only Drive Up and Order Pickup do. Home delivery to your door requires Shipt, which isn’t EBT-eligible.
Full details: does Target take EBT for online orders
DoorDash — EBT at Select Grocery Partners
DoorDash accepts EBT for grocery orders at select retail partners including ALDI, Meijer, Weis Markets, and others. This is not restaurant EBT — only grocery/convenience store orders qualify.
Delivery fees apply without DashPass. Free pickup is available at participating stores for EBT orders.
Full details: EBT on DoorDash — what qualifies
Thrive Market — Free Shipping on Orders Over $49
Thrive Market is the only online-only organic specialty grocery that accepts EBT. EBT cardholders receive a free one-year membership through Thrive Gives (standard cost: $59.95/year). Free shipping applies on orders over $49.
Best for: organic, specialty diet (gluten-free, vegan, keto, paleo), or bulk pantry items.
Full details: Thrive Market EBT free membership
What EBT Cannot Pay for in Delivery Orders
Under federal SNAP law, EBT benefits can only be used for SNAP-eligible food items. The following charges always require a separate credit, debit, or prepaid card:
- Delivery fees — cannot be paid with EBT anywhere
- Service fees — cannot be paid with EBT
- Tips for delivery drivers — cannot be paid with EBT
- Membership fees — Walmart+, Amazon Prime, Instacart+ cannot be charged to EBT
- Non-food items — household products, personal care, pet food, vitamins
Plan to have a backup payment method on file at every platform. Most platforms require a backup card even if you intend to pay only with EBT for food.
Best Combination for Free EBT Grocery Delivery
If you want the cheapest path to free home delivery: → Walmart+ Assist at $6.47/month — covers free delivery on every Walmart order over $35. Walmart’s prices are typically the lowest, and coverage is nationwide.
If you want the widest store selection: → Instacart+ at $4.99/month (first year for EBT) — access to thousands of local grocery stores with free delivery on $35+ orders.
If you want completely free with no monthly fee: → Target Drive Up — always free, no membership, no minimum order, works in all 50 states.
If you already have Amazon Prime: → Amazon Fresh EBT — use your existing Prime membership ($6.99/month for EBT if you don’t have it yet) to order from 100,000+ SNAP-eligible items with free delivery on $35+ orders.
How to Set Up EBT for Online Grocery Delivery
All platforms follow the same general process:
- Create an account on the platform if you don’t have one
- Navigate to Payment Methods in your account settings
- Add EBT/SNAP card — enter your 16-digit EBT card number
- Add a backup payment method — credit, debit, or prepaid card for fees and non-food items
- Shop for SNAP-eligible items — look for EBT labels on products
- At checkout: select EBT as payment; the eligible food total is charged to your SNAP balance, and fees go to your backup card
For a step-by-step card activation guide, see how to activate your EBT card if you haven’t activated your card yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get free delivery with EBT?
Yes — several ways. Target Drive Up and Order Pickup are always free with no fees or membership required. Walmart curbside pickup is also always free. For home delivery, Walmart+ Assist ($6.47/mo for SNAP recipients) and Instacart+ ($4.99/mo first year for EBT) both eliminate delivery fees on orders over $35.
Which grocery delivery app accepts EBT?
Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Instacart, DoorDash (grocery partners only), Target (pickup only), and Thrive Market all accept EBT. Uber Eats and Shipt do not accept EBT.
Can you use EBT for Instacart delivery?
Yes — Instacart accepts EBT at thousands of participating stores in all 50 states. Add your EBT card under Payment Methods in the Instacart app, look for the EBT SNAP label on store tiles, and use EBT at checkout for eligible food items. Delivery fees must be paid separately.
Is Amazon Fresh free with EBT?
Amazon Fresh requires Prime membership ($6.99/month for EBT cardholders). With Prime, some Amazon Fresh deliveries are free on orders over $35 — though availability depends on your area and whether you have the Amazon Fresh add-on subscription.
Can I use EBT for Walmart delivery?
Yes — Walmart accepts EBT for grocery delivery in all 50 states. Delivery is free with Walmart+ Assist ($6.47/month for SNAP/Medicaid/SSI recipients). Without Walmart+, delivery fees typically apply.
For the complete platform comparison, see the EBT online grocery delivery hub. To check what SNAP covers in your online cart, see the list of SNAP-eligible grocery items. For all stores that accept EBT in-person or online, see the authorized EBT retailer directory.