How much does DoorDash make from SNAP ?

In a world where grocery runs can feel like a quest worthy of a delivery app's dramatic loading screen, the question of whether DoorDash accepts EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) cards tied to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is accepted on DoorDash and Uber Eats?

The short answer: Yes, DoorDash does accept EBT for eligible grocery purchases, but with strings attached tighter than a dasher's backpack strap. This acceptance rolled out in 2023, expanding access for millions. Below, we break it down with data from official sources, user trends, and program economics—no opinions, just the numbers and how they stack up.

Understanding EBT and SNAP: The Foundation

EBT cards deliver SNAP benefits, a federal program aiding low-income households with food purchases. In fiscal year 2023, SNAP dished out $112.8 billion in benefits, reaching an average of 41.2 million participants monthly—about 12.6% of the U.S. population.

So what happens next week when the goverment doesent have enough money to pay snap, as it is on shut down as of early October 25'

Well for one Doordash will lose lots of revenue.

The same is the case fpr big soda. See article how SNAP pays Big Soda, millions per year.

DoorDash began accepting SNAP/EBT payments in select markets in 2023, with nationwide expansion by early 2024.

Adding EBT to Your DoorDash Account: Step-by-Step Stats

Getting started is straightforward, per guidance from program navigators. Head to Account > Payment > Program Cards (SNAP/EBT) in the app to link your card—a process completed by those 1.8 million users. Once added, 95% of surveyed SNAP users found the setup "easy and quick."

Usage data shows stickiness: Nearly half of active SNAP consumers on DoorDash placed more than one order in the past month.

So how much money does DoorDash and apps like Uber make from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Exact revenue from SNAP isn't publicly sliced in DoorDash's filings—their 2024 total hit $10.72 billion, up 24.2% year-over-year. But piecing together usage data yields estimates. With 1.8 million EBT users and one-third averaging $100+ monthly SNAP spend on eligible items, total annual SNAP grocery volume on the platform likely exceeds $600 million (assuming conservative $50 average monthly spend across actives).

DoorDash earns via merchant commissions (typically 15-20% on orders) and user fees. Applying a 15% clip to that volume suggests roughly $90 million in direct SNAP-tied revenue for 2024— a sliver of the pie, but growing amid 2.6 billion total orders. This doesn't tally broader economic ripples, like the $106 billion in U.S. activity DoorDash fueled overall. Stay infomed subscribe to objectwire.org