If you are in a high-risk category for coronavirus or are in quarantine because you are sick, here are some local options to get your groceries and stay healthy and safe! This is not exhaustive. But it is a start. Let us know if there is anything we're missing, or if anything here is inaccurate! (CONTACT US). Also, if you online options are feeling foreign and confusing, one of our tech savvy community members would be happy to help you figure it out! (CONTACT US) Shipt Grocery Delivery- https://www.shipt.com/discover/ Free trial - 4 weeks: The easiest way I found to get this free trial was to sign up through Target's app or website. (I was also able to call and extend this trial longer for free). See bottom of email for instructions on how to sign up for the free trial on Target app. Unlimited same day delivery Cost: $14 a month (or $99 a year) (+invitation to tip) Orders over $35 are delivered for free. (Under $35 has a $7 charge). Delivers in your area from: (97086 and 97267) Target, Fred Meyer, Office Depot, Safeway, QFC, Petco, Smart Foodservice (97222): Target, Fred Meyer, Office Depot, Safeway, QFC, CVS pharmacy, Smart Foodservice Customer Service: In my experience, customer service has been excellent. They text if something is out (unless I just tell them to use their judgment) and will even tell me if, for example, there are carrots like I wanted, but they aren't looking so hot. Instacart Express Grocery Delivery- https://www.instacart.com/help/section/200758544 Unlimited same day delivery Free trial- 14 days Cost: $9.99 a month or $99 a year. (+invitation to tip) You can also do deliveries without a subscription for a fee. Typically $3.99-$7.99. There is also often a service fee (typically 5%). And busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. Subscription: $0 delivery fees on orders of $35 or more. Reduced service fees. No busy pricing fees during peak delivery hours. Item Pricing: Retailers set the prices of items available for delivery on the Instacart platform. While many retailers offer the same in-store prices on Instacart, others set different prices on the Instacart platform than in-store prices. In some cases, a flat percentage is added to cover the cost of the Instacart service. Delivers in your area from: https://www.instacart.com/grocery-delivery Customer Service: Don't know personally. I think there is the opportunity to text the shopper like with Shipt, but may depend on the shopper. Here is how to track status of order: https://www.wikihow.com/Watch-the-Status-of-Your-Instacart-Shopper (97086, 97222, 97267) Fred Meyer Grocery Pick-up https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/ways-to-shop/pickup Free trial- Service fees waived for first 3 orders. Cost: About $5 per order, but may vary by store. No tipping. Stores with shopping times for vulnerable groups https://www.opb.org/news/article/covid-19-new-seasons-safeway-albertsons-shopping-hours-vulnerable-groups/ Instructions to sign up with Shipt through Target 1) Go to www.target.com 2) Click on "same-day delivery" in the menu in the upper left corner. 3) Click on start shopping. 4) When you click on an item for purchase, scroll down to delivery options. 5) Click on "learn more" under same day delivery. 6) You'll see this
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