Columbus, Ohio – Amazon has announced the launch of a new grocery delivery subscription service for Prime members and customers utilizing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) in numerous cities and towns across the United States. This subscription, priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members, offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders exceeding $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, local grocery and specialty retailers on Amazon.com, and additional convenient delivery and pickup options.
Customers with a registered EBT card can enjoy the same benefits of this grocery subscription without a Prime membership for just $4.99 per month. To provide customers with an opportunity to experience the service firsthand, a free 30-day trial is available.
Subscribers will have access to a wide range of national name brands, organic, and natural foods, with one-hour delivery windows available at no extra cost where feasible. Additionally, subscribers can enjoy unlimited 30-minute pickups for orders of any size, priority access to Recurring Reservations for a weekly grocery order, and unlimited delivery on orders over $35 from local grocery and specialty retailers like Cardenas Markets, Save Mart, Bartell Drugs, and more.
The grocery subscription aims to save both time and money for customers who prefer regular grocery purchases. Subscribing to this service means access to nearly 100,000 grocery items available for delivery or pickup. Prime members in over 3,500 cities and towns in the U.S. can benefit from this offering by Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and local grocery and specialty retailers.
Customers with a registered EBT card can opt for a discounted subscription fee of $4.99 per month to avail of grocery delivery without a Prime membership. Subscribers will also have the opportunity to access unlimited delivery for orders over $35 from various local retailers.
In a bid to assist low-income customers in grocery shopping, Amazon introduced the grocery subscription service in select cities as part of a pilot project. Over 85% of participants in the pilot expressed high satisfaction with the free delivery benefit, citing savings on delivery fees and enhanced convenience as top reasons for continued subscription.
This initiative aligns with Amazon’s commitment to enhancing the grocery shopping experience for all customers, offering a diverse range of brands, exclusive deals, and benefits for Prime members across their portfolio of stores, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go. With a focus on affordability, selection, and convenience, Amazon continues to innovate its grocery services to cater to the evolving needs of customers.