Yes — Uber Eats accepts EBT SNAP payment for grocery orders from participating stores, though not for restaurant orders. Since launching the feature in October 2024, Uber Eats has rapidly expanded its SNAP-eligible retailer network to more than 50 grocery and convenience store chains nationwide, including Albertsons, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens, Wegmans, and Smart & Final.
This guide covers exactly how Uber Eats EBT grocery ordering works, which stores participate, what fees are and are not covered, and the current sign-up promotions available to SNAP users.
How Uber Eats SNAP/EBT Works
Uber Eats’ SNAP payment system is powered by Forage, a payments company that specializes in connecting SNAP EBT infrastructure to online retail platforms. This is the same type of technology used by several other delivery platforms to enable EBT payment.
The key distinction: Uber Eats EBT support applies only to grocery and convenience store orders — not restaurant food delivery. This is consistent with federal SNAP rules, which exclude hot, prepared, restaurant-style food regardless of the delivery platform.
Stores That Accept EBT on Uber Eats
Uber Eats’ participating retailer list has grown substantially since its October 2024 launch. As of 2026, SNAP-eligible stores on Uber Eats include:
National and regional grocery chains: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Smart & Final, Wegmans
Pharmacy and convenience: CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade
Convenience and value retailers: Family Dollar, Gopuff
Uber Eats has stated it continues to add new retailers on an ongoing basis. To see the complete, current list of participating stores in your specific area, use the SNAP filter on the Uber Eats app home screen or check Uber’s official participating stores list, since availability changes by location and continues to expand.
How to Add Your EBT Card to Uber Eats
- Open the Uber Eats app
- Go to Account
- Select Wallet
- Tap + Add payment method
- Choose EBT and enter your card details
- Save the card to your account
How to Find and Order SNAP-Eligible Groceries
- From the Uber Eats app home screen, use the SNAP filter to see participating stores in your area
- Browse a participating store’s inventory — items eligible for SNAP payment are marked with a SNAP tag
- Add SNAP-eligible items to your cart
- At checkout, select your EBT card as the payment method for eligible items — you can specify the exact dollar amount of your SNAP balance you want to apply
- Add a secondary payment method (debit or credit card) for any non-eligible items, delivery fees, service charges, and tips
- Confirm your order
You can mix SNAP-eligible and non-eligible items in the same order — the app automatically splits the payment between your EBT card and your backup payment method.
What Uber Eats Fees Does EBT Not Cover
As with every delivery platform, your EBT card pays only for SNAP-eligible grocery items. The following always require a separate payment method:
- Delivery fees
- Service fees
- Tips
- Applicable taxes on non-EBT portions of the order
- Any non-SNAP-eligible items in your cart (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis products, gift cards, lottery items, mature-rated products, hot prepared food)
Current Uber Eats SNAP Promotions
Uber Eats has run several promotional incentives to encourage SNAP users to try the service:
- $0 delivery fee on your first three SNAP-eligible orders after linking your EBT card
- A limited-time free trial of Uber One (Uber’s paid membership program) for EBT cardholders who link their card, which includes $0 delivery fees on all eligible orders during the trial period
After the promotional period ends, your secondary payment method on file is used for any ongoing Uber One membership charges — the membership itself, like all delivery platforms, cannot be paid with EBT. Check the Uber Eats app directly for current promotional offers, since these change periodically.
What Items Are SNAP-Eligible on Uber Eats
Items marked with the SNAP tag in the app follow the same USDA eligibility rules that apply in physical grocery stores:
Eligible:
- Dairy products (milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, ice cream)
- Fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and seafood
- Bread, pasta, rice, and cereal
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Baby food and infant formula
Not eligible:
- Hot prepared food (hot pizza, hot rotisserie chicken, hot deli items)
- Alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products
- Gift cards and lottery items
- Mature-rated products
- Restaurant orders of any kind
For the complete SNAP eligibility breakdown, see our SNAP eligible food items guide.
Uber Eats vs. DoorDash vs. Instacart for EBT Grocery Delivery
| Platform | Grocery Stores Supported | Restaurant Orders | Current SNAP Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uber Eats | 50+ chains and growing | Not eligible | $0 delivery on first 3 orders, Uber One trial |
| DoorDash | 57,000+ stores | Not eligible | DashPass SNAP plan at $4.99/mo |
| Instacart | Hundreds of partner retailers | N/A (grocery-only platform) | Varies by retailer partnership |
See our full does DoorDash take EBT and does Instacart take EBT guides for more detail on those platforms.
FAQs
Does Uber Eats take EBT for groceries?
Yes. Uber Eats accepts SNAP EBT payment for grocery orders from participating stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens, Wegmans, and more than 50 other retailers as of 2026. Use the SNAP filter in the app to find participating stores in your area.
Can I use EBT for Uber Eats restaurant orders?
No. Uber Eats SNAP/EBT support applies only to grocery and convenience store orders, not restaurant food delivery. This follows the same federal SNAP rule that excludes hot, prepared, restaurant-style food from EBT purchases on every platform.
Does Uber Eats charge delivery fees on SNAP orders?
Yes, delivery fees, service fees, and tips still apply and must be paid with a separate payment method. However, Uber Eats has offered $0 delivery fees on a new SNAP user’s first three eligible orders, plus a free trial of Uber One with $0 delivery during the trial period.
How do I find grocery stores that accept EBT on Uber Eats?
Open the Uber Eats app and use the SNAP filter on the home screen to see a list of participating stores in your area. Individual eligible items within those stores are marked with a SNAP tag.
Is Uber Eats SNAP payment available everywhere?
Availability depends on your location and which retailers operate in your area on Uber Eats. Not every SNAP-authorized grocery store in every location currently supports EBT payment through Uber Eats, though the retailer list continues to expand.
Summary
Uber Eats has accepted SNAP EBT payment for grocery orders since October 2024 and has expanded rapidly to over 50 participating retailers including Albertsons, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens, and Wegmans. Your EBT card covers only SNAP-eligible grocery items — delivery fees, tips, and restaurant orders always require a separate payment method, though current promotions offer $0 delivery on a new user’s first several orders.
For more delivery platforms that accept EBT, see our grocery stores that take EBT directory. Check your current monthly SNAP benefit with our food stamp calculator.