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According to Yahoo Finance, Amazon just started a new grocery delivery service to help Americans save money when they shop for food. With this service you can get unlimited deliveries for orders over $35 from Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and other stores on Amazon.com. It’s only for Prime members and SNAP recipients. This helps cut down on delivery costs because subscribers and SNAP recipients don’t have to pay individual delivery fees. Prime members pay $9.99 a month for this service while SNAP recipients pay $4.99. You don’t have to be a Prime member if you’re on SNAP to use this service. Tony Hoggett who’s a big shot at Amazon says they want to make grocery shopping better for everyone whether you’re in the store or online. They want to give lots of choices, good prices, and make it really easy for customers. Amazon says that after just one qualifying order the $9.99 or $4.99 you pay each month for the subscription will be worth it. This shows that Amazon is serious about making grocery shopping easier and cheaper especially for Americans who don’t have a lot of money. By making deliveries simpler and cheaper Amazon wants to give customers more options and help them save money when they buy groceries.
The subscription service lets SNAP recipients enjoy the same benefits without paying extra like Prime members but if you’re not a SNAP recipients you need a Prime membership to get the subscription deal. It works with lots of stores like Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, Rite Aid, and more giving customers plenty of choices. While most Americans get their orders delivered you can also pick them up yourself and if you’re in a hurry you can get a rush pickup for a small fee. Amazon‘s grocery delivery subscription service wants to make grocery shopping easier and cheaper for everyone whether you’re a Prime member or someone who needs food assistance. This shows that Amazon wants everyone to be able to afford groceries and find what they need easily. By teaming up with different stores Amazon makes sure there’s a wide variety of products available. They make shopping simpler by offering delivery right to your door or letting you grab your order yourself. Whether you like getting groceries delivered or prefer to pick them up Amazon wants to make it convenient for you while also saving you money.
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$9.99/month for Prime Members, $4.99/month for SNAP Recipients: Are You Eligible for Amazon’s New Grocery Delivery Subscription? (PHOTO: The Verge)
Amazon‘s Commitment to Affordable Groceries
Furthermore, Amazon wants to make sure everyone can afford groceries easily. For Americans who get help with food through SNAP they can use their cards to pay for groceries online at places like Whole Foods. This means they won’t have to pay extra fees to join Amazon Prime to get the cheaper grocery delivery service. Amazon is trying to help all kinds of Americans save money on groceries. They offer a lower price for the delivery service for Americans on SNAP. Amazon is working hard to make sure everyone no matter their situation can easily get the groceries they need without spending too much money.
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