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 11:27pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of SNAP/EBT cards, a DoorDash delivery bag, and a selection of fresh produce on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the intersection of food assistance, online grocery delivery, and access to affordable, healthy food.A new partnership between Tops Grocery and DoorDash aims to expand access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income customers by integrating SNAP/EBT payments into online grocery delivery.Williamsville Today

Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with DoorDash to allow customers to use their SNAP/EBT benefits to purchase groceries for delivery, expanding access to affordable 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.

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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 represents an important step in improving food access and affordability for low-income customers, especially those who face barriers to in-person grocery shopping. By integrating SNAP/EBT payments into online ordering, Tops is making it easier for families to use their government food assistance benefits to purchase healthy, nutritious foods.