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Williamsville Today
By the People, for the People
Tops Expands Grocery Delivery with SNAP/EBT on DoorDash
Grocer offers new option for customers to use food assistance benefits for online orders.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:27pm
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A new partnership between Tops and DoorDash aims to expand access to affordable groceries for low-income customers using SNAP/EBT benefits.Williamsville TodayTops Friendly Markets has partnered with DoorDash to allow customers to use their SNAP/EBT benefits to purchase groceries for delivery, expanding access to food across the communities the grocery chain serves.
Why it matters
This move by Tops helps address food insecurity by making it easier for low-income customers to access affordable groceries, especially those who may have mobility or transportation challenges. It also aligns with a broader industry trend of grocery retailers integrating SNAP/EBT payments into their online ordering and delivery services.
The details
Through the new partnership, Tops customers can now select SNAP/EBT as a payment option when placing grocery orders for delivery through the DoorDash platform. This provides an additional convenient option for using government food assistance benefits beyond just in-store shopping.
- The new SNAP/EBT delivery service through DoorDash launched on April 9, 2026.
The players
Tops Friendly Markets
A regional grocery store chain based in Williamsville, New York, with locations across upstate New York.
DoorDash
A leading on-demand food delivery platform that partners with restaurants and grocers to provide delivery services.
What they’re saying
“We're proud to offer this new service that makes it easier for our customers to access affordable, nutritious food, especially those facing food insecurity or mobility challenges.”
— John Persons, President, Tops Friendly Markets
What’s next
Tops plans to continue expanding its online ordering and delivery options, including potentially integrating SNAP/EBT payments into its own proprietary e-commerce platform in the future.
The takeaway
This partnership between Tops and DoorDash demonstrates how grocery retailers are adapting to meet the evolving needs of low-income customers by providing more flexible and accessible ways to use government food assistance benefits for online orders and delivery.
