Yes. DoorDash takes SNAP/EBT for eligible food at participating grocery and convenience stores, and you find those stores with the SNAP filter in the app. SNAP can't pay delivery fees, service fees or taxes, so keep a debit or credit card on your account for them. Instacart, Uber Eats, Amazon, Gopuff and Walmart also take EBT, and USDA's online purchasing rule about fees applies to all of them.
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We checked every fact on this page on each company's own pages and on USDA's site on November 13, 2026. Store lists, offers and state rules change, so your checkout screen has the final say.
Does DoorDash take EBT?
It does, for groceries. DoorDash's help center names stores such as 7-Eleven (select locations), Albertsons, ALDI, Safeway and Walgreens, and the list keeps changing. To see which stores near you take SNAP, open the grocery or convenience tab in the app and tap the SNAP filter, or use DoorDash's SNAP store page.
DoorDash's SNAP instructions only cover grocery and convenience stores. They don't mention restaurant orders.
How to use SNAP/EBT on DoorDash
Here's how it works, based on DoorDash's SNAP help article.
Add your EBT card
Go to Account, then Payment, then Program Cards. Tap “SNAP/EBT Card” and enter your card number. You can also add the card at checkout by changing or adding a payment method.
Find stores and eligible items
On the home screen, open the grocery or convenience tab and tap the SNAP filter at the top to see stores that take SNAP. Inside a store, pick a category and tap the SNAP filter again. To check one item, open it and look for the SNAP icon.
Check out
At checkout, DoorDash applies your SNAP-eligible subtotal automatically. To change it, tap “Apply SNAP Amount” and type a new amount. If you leave it blank or set it to $0, SNAP isn't charged, even if you enter your PIN.
Whatever is left (the rest of the subtotal, taxes and fees) goes on another payment method. That can be a debit card, a credit card or DoorDash Credits.
A few more rules
- You can mix SNAP and non-SNAP items in one cart. SNAP pays for the eligible food and your other payment method pays for the rest.
- Promo codes work on orders paid with SNAP.
- If an item you paid for with SNAP is missing or wrong, the refund goes back to your EBT card. Other refunds go to your original payment method or DoorDash credits. Our DoorDash refund guide covers how to ask.
- If DoorDash substitutes an item of equal value, you pay nothing extra. If the substitute costs more, your backup payment method pays the difference.
- DoorDash doesn't charge tax on the part of an order paid with SNAP. The part paid with a card or credits is taxed, and in some places fees are taxed too.
- SNAP isn't available with DoubleDash.
What SNAP will and won't pay for
On DoorDash, eligibility follows the same USDA rules as in a store. USDA's “What Can SNAP Buy?” page says SNAP covers:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry and fish
- Dairy products
- Breads and cereals
- Snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
- Seeds and plants that grow food for your household
It doesn't cover:
- Beer, wine and liquor
- Cigarettes and tobacco
- Vitamins, medicines and supplements (if the item has a Supplement Facts label, it counts as a supplement)
- Foods that are hot at the point of sale
- Pet food
- Cleaning supplies, paper products and other household supplies
- Hygiene items and cosmetics
Check for the SNAP icon before you check out. Anything without it goes on your card.
Can you order fast food with EBT?
Usually not. USDA says SNAP can't buy foods that are hot at the point of sale.
The exception is the Restaurant Meals Program, a state option. To use it, every member of your household has to be 60 or older, disabled or homeless, or be the spouse of someone who is eligible. USDA lists these participating states: Arizona, California, Illinois (Cook and Franklin counties only), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia.
Restaurants need approval from the state and USDA, and your state codes your card for the program. An ineligible card is declined automatically. USDA doesn't name any chains, so don't assume McDonald's or another chain takes it. Ask your state's program contact.
Delivery apps that take EBT
Several US apps take SNAP/EBT for groceries, depending on the store and where you live:
App | Where SNAP works | EBT cash |
|---|---|---|
DoorDash | Participating grocery and convenience stores | Not mentioned |
Uber Eats | Participating grocery stores with the SNAP tag, for delivery and pickup | Not mentioned |
Instacart | Participating stores in all 50 states and D.C., for delivery and pickup | No |
Amazon | Eligible items sold and shipped by Amazon.com or Amazon Fresh | Yes (TANF cash benefits) |
Gopuff | Qualifying markets | Not mentioned |
Walmart | In store, and online for pickup, delivery or shipping | Yes online, where available |
Uber Eats
Uber Eats takes EBT for eligible groceries at participating stores, for delivery and pickup. Stores that accept it carry a SNAP tag. To add your card, go to Account, then Wallet, then Add payment method.
Uber says fees, tips and any other ineligible charges can't be paid with EBT, so you need a second payment method. That method is also used for your Uber One membership once the promotional period ends.
Instacart
Instacart takes EBT SNAP for delivery and pickup at participating stores in all 50 states and D.C. Your funds have to be used in the state that issued your card. You also need a credit or debit card on file for fees, bottle deposits, taxes, tips and anything that isn't SNAP-eligible.
Instacart's help center says it accepts SNAP and SUN Bucks but can't accept EBT cash. You can save one EBT card per account.
Instacart also advertises two offers for EBT customers, and both come with terms:
- A $0 delivery fee on your first three grocery orders. It's for new Instacart users only, and it covers orders of $10 or more placed within 14 days of your first order. Service fees still apply.
- 50% off Instacart+ for one year. You have to place an EBT order on Instacart in the six months before you redeem it. You pay the discounted rate for the first year and the regular membership fee after that, and you can cancel any time.
For ordinary delivery fees and how Instacart+ works, see our Instacart free delivery guide.
Amazon
Amazon's help page says it accepts EBT cards for both SNAP and TANF, also called cash benefits. You can register one EBT card on your account at a time. SNAP items have to be sold and shipped by Amazon.com or Amazon Fresh, and SNAP also works on Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods on Amazon.
Cash EBT can buy from most categories on Amazon.com, including items from third-party sellers. Amazon's EBT page has the eligible items and states. Check both pages for current delivery fees and subscription prices.
Gopuff
Gopuff says SNAP EBT is an available payment on its app and website in qualifying markets. Gopuff's fine print says EBT can only pay for EBT-eligible items. You also need a non-EBT method linked to your account, such as a credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo or PayPal, for fees, taxes, delivery fees and anything else EBT can't cover.
Walmart
Walmart says SNAP EBT works in store and online for pickup, delivery or shipping. Walmart accepts SNAP EBT and EBT Cash online in all states, where available. To pay online, add the card to your Walmart wallet or enter it at checkout.
Walmart's help page says the card only covers SNAP-eligible foods, and some states may restrict additional items. Delivery fees and service charges can't be paid with SNAP. You can pay them with EBT Cash or another payment type. Amounts charged to non-SNAP payment methods are taxed.
If you're thinking about a membership, Walmart says people who qualify for SNAP, WIC, Medicaid and more may get 50% off membership fees. For how delivery itself works, see our Walmart delivery guide.
Grubhub and Seamless
We didn't find a Grubhub page that says restaurant orders take EBT, so we can't say they do. Instacart's help center says EBT is available for groceries powered by Instacart on Grubhub. It words the Seamless part inconsistently, so check the payment screen before you count on it. If you're after savings instead, see our guide to free delivery on Grubhub.
Grocery store websites
Many grocery chains take SNAP on their own websites. USDA says SNAP online is available in all 50 states and D.C. Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands haven't started yet. USDA's state map shows participating retailers, and the retailer's site tells you whether it delivers to your ZIP code.
Fees, tips and discounted memberships
SNAP pays for food. It doesn't pay for getting the food to you. DoorDash's fees page lists service fees, delivery fees, small order fees and a few others, plus an optional tip that goes 100% to your Dasher. Uber Eats and Instacart both say tips need another payment method. DoorDash's help center doesn't mention tips.
If you'd rather pay in cash, see our guide to food delivery apps that take cash.
The SNAP/EBT DashPass plan
DoorDash offers a discounted DashPass plan for $4.99 a month for one year, instead of $9.99. It's for US customers who placed an order with a SNAP/EBT card on DoorDash in the last six months. To sign up in the app, tap the Me tab, then “Get $0 delivery fees with DashPass,” then “SNAP / EBT monthly plan.”
Here's what the plan's terms say:
- After the 12 months, you're enrolled in a monthly DashPass automatically at the current price (currently $9.99 plus tax).
- The membership fee is charged to a payment method other than your SNAP/EBT card.
- You get one discounted period per customer, and DoorDash may change or cancel the plan at any time.
- DashPass benefits only apply to orders that meet the store's subtotal minimum. The service fee, taxes and tip still apply.
If you already have a regular DashPass plan, DoorDash says to finish your current payment cycle, cancel, and then enroll in the SNAP/EBT plan. For the regular price and whether DashPass pays off, see our DashPass cost guide.
Why your EBT card might not work
If DoorDash or another app won't take your card, check these first:
- The store or item isn't SNAP-eligible. Use the SNAP filter and look for the SNAP icon on the item.
- You don't have a backup payment method, or you're trying to pay a fee with SNAP.
- The SNAP amount is blank or $0, so SNAP isn't charged.
- You're using DoubleDash, which doesn't work with SNAP.
- Your state has locked online use of your card.
Georgia is one example. Since October 22, 2026, Georgia blocks online EBT purchases and purchases outside Georgia and its bordering states (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee) by default. To shop online, unlock your card in the ConnectEBT app or website, or call EBT Customer Service at 1-888-421-3281. New and replacement cards arrive inactive, so activate yours first.
Instacart adds that pickup orders count as online orders, so they're blocked by default too. Other states may have their own rules, so call your state's EBT customer service line before you assume the app is broken.
Frequently asked questions
Does DoorDash take EBT or SNAP?
Yes, at participating grocery and convenience stores. Use the SNAP filter in the app to find them.
Is DoorDash free for EBT?
No. USDA says benefits can't pay fees of any type, such as delivery, service or convenience fees. The SNAP/EBT DashPass plan lowers some costs, but you pay for it with a card.
What delivery apps accept EBT?
DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Amazon, Gopuff and Walmart take it at participating stores or in qualifying markets. Many grocery chains also take SNAP on their own websites.
Can you order McDonald's or other fast food with EBT?
Usually not. SNAP can't buy hot food at the point of sale. The Restaurant Meals Program is a state option for eligible households at approved restaurants.
What is the difference between SNAP and EBT cash?
EBT is the card. SNAP is the food benefit on it, and cash benefits can be loaded on a card too. Amazon and Walmart accept both online. Instacart accepts SNAP but not EBT cash.
Does Grubhub take EBT?
We couldn't find a Grubhub page that says restaurant orders take EBT. Instacart says groceries powered by Instacart on Grubhub can use it.
Why is my EBT card declined?
Check the list above: item eligibility, a backup payment method, the SNAP amount, DoubleDash and any state lock on online purchases.
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