Schnucks grocery stores now offer on-demand delivery via DoorDash partnership
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Schnucks announced a partnership with DoorDash to enable on-demand delivery of groceries.
The company also said it would accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace.
'Consumers look to DoorDash to shop fresh, affordable groceries on-demand,' said Mike Goldblatt, VP of Grocery & Retail Partnerships. 'We're thrilled to welcome this beloved, family-owned grocer with over 100 stores to DoorDash. Through online grocery delivery, we're also proud to further food access to SNAP beneficiaries to stock up on meats, essentials, and produce to feed their families while discovering the best local businesses in their neighborhoods.'
All Schnucks stores are also available on DashPass, DoorDash's membership program that offers $0 delivery fees.
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