Amazon are now accepting federal benefit payments for online grocery orders in twenty five states. The online retailer giant has already been accepting SNAP payments for online grocery orders in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
“With online acceptance of SNAP, Amazon’s selection, competitive pricing, and home delivery can improve the grocery shopping experience for SNAP participants, while also helping them extend their benefits further. Access to Amazon’s grocery selection, as well as Amazon Fresh and Pantry, increases access for low-income residents by adding a new SNAP redemption option and the convenience of home delivery.” – Kristina Herrmann, Director of underserved populations, Amazon.
“As we expand participating areas throughout the life of the pilot, Amazon believes the program will dramatically increase access to food for more remote customers.” – Herrmann concluded.
