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Instacart, DoorDash Support SNAP Recipients Amid Shutdown Threat

11/1/2025

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Instacart is providing a 50% discount on grocery orders for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries due to a potential government shutdown affecting food aid payments.
The company is also donating $5 million to food banks to help combat food insecurity.
DoorDash is waiving fees for SNAP recipients and plans to deliver 1 million meals from food banks.
Two judges may soon rule on the Trump administration's responsibility to replenish SNAP benefits for November, with a ruling against the administration potentially preventing a historic suspension of benefits.

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Instacart is providing a 50% discount on grocery orders for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries due to a potential government shutdown affecting food aid payments.
The company is also donating $5 million to food banks to help combat food insecurity.
DoorDash is waiving fees for SNAP recipients and plans to deliver 1 million meals from food banks.
Two judges may soon rule on the Trump administration's responsibility to replenish SNAP benefits for November, with a ruling against the administration potentially preventing a historic suspension of benefits.