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Beneficiaries have to pay delivery fees, they can't use SNAP for those fees, so I'm confused why the "Must be nice". Anyone can have groceries delivered, but in the past SNAP recipients couldn't use their EBT card to pay for them
Being able to order your groceries online is actually a great way to save money. I have been doing this (I go and pick them up rather than having them delivered, though). I can go over my list in the calm convenience of my own home, know immediately what the price is for each item, and if I see that it's adding up to something over my budget, I can remove items. While it is possible to do this in the grocery store with a calculator, most people don't have time for that, particularly if they are shopping after work (like the majority of SNAP recipients are likely having to do) or with children.
I'm all for anyone being able to order online. And obviously anyone ordering online who lives in the designated radius from the grocery store is eligible to have their groceries delivered (usually for a fee). It's a great move.
Beneficiaries have to pay delivery fees, they can't use SNAP for those fees, so I'm confused why the "Must be nice". Anyone can have groceries delivered, but in the past SNAP recipients couldn't use their EBT card to pay for them
It isn't just "services for the elderly and disabled". It is a luxury service many working people, including the working disabled, cannot afford. It would be nice if all SNAP recipients were elderly and disabled, so they would get the lion's share of assistance but that is not the case.
The stores in my area don’t charge anything for delivery if you spend a certain amount. The cost is minimal if you spend less.
SNAP, and now, Medicaid, recipients pay a reduced Amazon Prime fee. Locally, one of our museums recently stated in a press release that SNAP recipients would get free admittance.
Being able to order your groceries online is actually a great way to save money. I have been doing this (I go and pick them up rather than having them delivered, though). I can go over my list in the calm convenience of my own home, know immediately what the price is for each item, and if I see that it's adding up to something over my budget, I can remove items. While it is possible to do this in the grocery store with a calculator, most people don't have time for that, particularly if they are shopping after work (like the majority of SNAP recipients are likely having to do) or with children.
I'm all for anyone being able to order online. And obviously anyone ordering online who lives in the designated radius from the grocery store is eligible to have their groceries delivered (usually for a fee). It's a great move.
Excellent points.
I can definitely see how this could help people to be more mindful shoppers.
Win-win.
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