Wegmans Food Markets and CVS Pharmacy are the latest merchants teaming up with DoorDash to offer customers SNAP/EBT payments capabilities.

In a Feb. 2 press release, the on-demand delivery platform said Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program-eligible consumers can now order fresh and affordable groceries from its two newest partners.

Locally, Wegman’s has nine supermarkets:

• Bridgewater
• Cherry Hill
• Hanover
• Manalapan
• Montvale
• Mount Laurel
• Ocean Township
• Princeton
• Woodbridge

Within New Jersey, CVS’ footprint of 340-plus stores makes it the largest pharmacy chain in the state by number of locations.

Since launching support for SNAP/EBT payments in 2023, the network of stores accepting the payment form on DoorDash has grown to over 50,000 businesses – including Walgreens, Aldi, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket banners such as ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer.

According to DoorDash, nearly 3 million consumers use their benefits to purchase fresh groceries and pantry essentials via the app. The platform also noted that 94% of U.S. households receiving federal food assistance aid now have access to at least one participating store in its network.

SNAP to it

A recent report from DoorDash found that SNAP-eligible consumers believe using the platform enables them to improve how they shop, eat and live.

Of the 1,500 individuals surveyed by DoorDash:

• 31% said they are eating more fruits and vegetables
• 24% report eating less junk food
• 42% cook at home more often instead of turning to fast food or takeout
• 74% feel less stressed about planning SNAP usage compared to shop-ping in-store
• 71% found using SNAP/EBT for grocery delivery helps ensure they have groceries that last the entire month.