How Family Dollar Now Accepts EBT Payments for Online Grocery Delivery

Family Dollar and Instacart have expanded their partnership to bring SNAP/EBT payment options directly to online shoppers. This collaboration marks a significant step in making essential groceries and household items more accessible to families relying on government nutrition assistance benefits.

Bringing SNAP/EBT to Your Doorstep

Previously, Family Dollar customers could only use their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for in-store purchases. The new arrangement changes this landscape by enabling SNAP/EBT transactions through both the Family Dollar mobile application and Instacart’s digital platforms. Customers can now order SNAP-eligible items for same-day delivery straight to their homes—a convenience that reshapes how millions of American families access their essentials.

According to Instacart’s leadership, this expansion means that nearly 98% of SNAP-eligible households across the nation can now shop for groceries using their benefits with rapid delivery options. The integration specifically highlights how digital retail infrastructure can serve underserved populations more effectively.

Why This Matters for Families

Larry Gatta, Chief Merchandising Officer at Family Dollar, emphasized that the chain remains committed to providing quality products and competitive pricing at affordable price points. By extending their service model to include online channels, the retailer opens new pathways for families who may face transportation challenges, mobility constraints, or time limitations.

The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward inclusive e-commerce solutions. Instacart positioned this move as part of its commitment to ensuring that SNAP families have equitable access to digital grocery shopping with their preferred retailers.

The Broader Picture

As a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, Inc. (a Fortune 200 company), Family Dollar operates more than 16,300 store locations across 48 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. The retail chain’s expansion into online SNAP/EBT acceptance represents one of the largest retail networks now supporting digital benefit payments, making it easier for budget-conscious shoppers to stretch their resources further.

Whether shopping through the Family Dollar app, the Instacart app, or retailer storefronts, SNAP families now have streamlined access to household essentials, groceries, and everyday items with convenient same-day delivery options.