GrubHub does not take EBT. This is because it partners with restaurants and fast food chains only. Such foods are an exception for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Instead, the SNAP program helps low-earning or below-poverty-line individuals purchase groceries for their homes. However, there are some fast-food chains and restaurants that accept EBT.
This guide explains why GrubHub does not accept EBT, acceptable payment methods, and restaurants that accept EBT. You will also discover the only food delivery service (like GrubHub) that accepts EBT and how to use the SNAP benefits card.
Does GrubHub take EBT?
GrubHub does not accept EBT because it partners with restaurants that deliver only cooked food. Food items you can buy with the SNAP benefits card include:
- Fresh meat, poultry, and seafood
- Bread
- Cereals
- Snack foods
- Dairy products like milk and yogurt
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Conversely, you cannot purchase:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Drugs like vitamins
- Cooked food (which is what Grubhub delivers to customers)
- Tobacco products
- Live animals
- Pet food
- Cleaning supplies
What Payment Options Does GrubHub Accept?
While GrubHub does not accept EBT, customers are allowed to pay with:
1. Cash
We live in an era where most food delivery services now accept cash, and I’m happy to say GrubHub is one of them. Here is how you can pay with cash for a GrubHub order:
- Login to your GrubHub account
- Choose “Delivery” or “Pickup”
- Select your preferred restaurant and the food you would like them to prepare.
- View your order and checkout
- When you get to the “Payment Methods” section, select “Cash”, and that’s it.
If you do not see the “Pay with Cash” option, it means the restaurant does not accept cash.
2. Apple Pay
Select Apple Pay as your payment method by clicking “Buy with Apple Pay”. This option will only be unavailable if the restaurant does not accept Apple Pay.
3. Android Pay
As you did with Apple Pay, select Android Pay as the payment method (if eligible) and checkout.
4. Credit or Debit Card
This is accepted everywhere. GrubHub accepts all forms of credit and debit cards. Examples include Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Discover.
You only need to select credit or debit card as your payment method and enter your details correctly.
5. PayPal
GrubHub also accepts PayPal as a payment method. However, you can only pay with PayPal on the mobile app. You must only select “PayPal Credit” at checkout to use this payment, provided you have already linked your account.
What Fast Food Place or Restaurant Accepts EBT?
Restaurants that accept EBT and offer both pickup and delivery include:
- Burger King
- Carl’s Jr
- Church’s Texas Chicken
- Del Taco
- Denny’s
- Domino’s Pizza
- Great Steaks
- Jamba Juice
These restaurants accept EBT because they participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). This program is SNAP-eligible but is only available in select states such as California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Rhode Island.
It is specially designed to allow elderly people (with disabilities) or those without home access to buy cooked meals from restaurants with EBT.
Below is a complete breakdown of the criteria you must fulfill to be eligible for RMP:
- You must be more than 60 years of age.
- You must have experienced homelessness.
- You must be a person with a disability.
- You must be a spouse to anyone who has experienced the above.
Food Delivery Services That Accept EBT
The only food delivery service like GrubHub that accepts EBT is DoorDash. This is because it partners with both restaurants and local stores.
Other food delivery companies that accept EBT mainly deal in fresh produce or groceries. Examples of these online stores that EBT are:
- Amazon Fresh: currently provides grocery delivery across eligible states in the U.S. You can pay with an EBT card, as long as your location is eligible.
- Walmart Online Grocery: This is available in about 49 states. Add an EBT card as a new payment method to deliver your groceries. Please note that Alaska residents can only pay with EBT at pickup.
- Instacart: Partners with numerous stores and allows customers to shop with EBT at eligible stores and for eligible food items. There are over 20 grocery stores on Instacart that accept EBT.
Others include Amazon Pantry, Kroger, and Publix, to name a few.
How To Pay With EBT Online
Paying for food or groceries with EBT online is very easy. You need to integrate it as a new payment method on your account before you can use it.
The process is similar to adding a credit or debit card to your account. You only need to choose EBT or SNAP as the new payment method.
Enter the details on your card correctly, double-check all the information, and save the new modification. Lastly, you can only use an EBT card at eligible stores and on eligible food items.
FAQs
Does Uber Eats take EBT?
Uber Eats does not accept EBT because it partners with restaurants only. Most food sold in these restaurants cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits.
Where can you pay with EBT online?
Walmart, Instacart, DoorDash, and Amazon. These platforms accept EBT because they partner with grocery stores and supermarkets.
Who pays for GrubHub delivery?
The customer pays for GrubHub delivery; GrubHub pays its drivers. Drivers earn their pay based on mileage and other factors.
Wrapping Up
GrubHub does not accept EBT because SNAP Benefits cannot be used to buy cooked meals. The only exception to this are restaurants that participate in the RMP program. Examples include Domino’s and Burger King.
Please note that you must reside in any of the participating states to enjoy this benefit. In addition, the only food delivery service (like GrubHub) that accepts EBT is DoorDash.
This is primarily because it now delivers fast food and groceries. You only need to patronize eligible restaurants or stores and buy eligible items.
I hope you found this guide helpful. If you did, please see if GrubHub hikes the prices of food.
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