Wegmans is now accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer SNAP payments for online grocery orders made via its website and app. Customers who use EBT SNAP will receive free delivery for three orders.
“Each week, thousands of Wegmans orders are placed on the Wegmans app and website, and we continue to hear from customers that it would be helpful to be able to use their SNAP benefits when placing an order,” said Erica Tickle, Wegmans VP of ecommerce, in a statement. “Adding this functionality is an important step to further increase access to healthy food throughout the communities we serve.”
Wegmans also provides a way to find SNAP-eligible items by allowing customers to apply a filter when searching, displaying only those items that qualify for the benefits. Customers can add their SNAP EBT card to their account profile or during checkout and will have the ability to designate the amount charged to their benefits.
“Through this initiative, we’re supporting our company mission of helping people live healthier, better lives through food,” said Trish Kazacos, Wegmans corporate nutrition manager, in a statement. “Over the last year, we’ve focused on developing tools and resources to help all our customers plan and shop for foods that support health. Accepting EBT SNAP for online orders helps to increase access to affordable, nutritious foods.”
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