How EBT Works on Grubhub
Grubhub allows select SNAP recipients to pay for eligible food orders using EBT cards online. The feature is part of the federal SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot, which expands how beneficiaries can use benefits for grocery and food delivery. Grubhub works with state agencies and payment processors to accept EBT at checkout for qualifying items.SNAP online purchasing rules
Not all Grubhub orders qualify for EBT payment. Eligible items typically include groceries and food products, while fees, tips, alcohol, and non-food items are excluded from EBT transactions. Users must select EBT as the payment method during checkout and meet state-specific requirements for online SNAP purchases.
Eligibility and Participating States
EBT payment on Grubhub depends on your state joining the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot. As of 2025, dozens of states participate, including Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Washington.USDA SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot
Eligibility also depends on your Grubhub account and delivery address. Users must have a valid EBT card issued by a participating state and link it to their Grubhub profile. The system verifies SNAP account status before allowing EBT as a payment option at checkout.
Fees, Limits, and Order Types
Grubhub may charge delivery fees, service fees, and gratuities that are not covered by EBT. SNAP benefits apply only to the cost of eligible food items, so users must pay non-eligible charges with another payment method.Grubhub EBT help page
Users can place delivery or pickup orders using EBT, but restaurant eligibility varies by location and partner agreements. Grubhub displays EBT as a payment option only when the order meets program rules and the delivery address is in a participating state.