Uber Eats slated to start accepting SNAP benefits next year

Food delivery app Uber Eats will be accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting in 2024.

SNAP benefits are meant for food, beverages, and even seeds or plants meant for eating. Most grocery stores accept them in the form of EBT cards, while few restaurants do.

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“We know that online food delivery can have a meaningful impact in reducing barriers to fresh groceries, especially for the most vulnerable–including people living in food deserts, seniors, and those facing disabilities or transportation barriers,” a statement from the company read. “Helping to improve access to quality food is incredibly important to our work at Uber and we’re proud to use Uber’s technology and extensive local delivery networks to offer SNAP recipients the ability to use their benefits to access fresh groceries conveniently from our app in 2024.”

Benefits are slated to issue their next payment as soon as Oct. 1, with Alaska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Vermont kicking off the first round. Meanwhile, states like Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, and Maryland could issue their residents their benefits as late as Oct. 23.

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Typically, states with higher poverty levels will see a larger number of SNAP benefit recipients. The amount an eligible household receives will vary by state and depends on income levels and state requirements.

For all states except Alaska and Hawaii, an average monthly SNAP benefit for a household of three is $577, with a maximum of $740. An average payment for a household of eight is $1,150, with a maximum of $1,691. Any household larger than eight can be calculated by adding a maximum of $211 per additional person.