The government shutdown could halt funding for SNAP benefits on November 1, affecting millions of Americans.
DoorDash is launching an Emergency Food Response, including free delivery for Project DASH food bank and food pantry partners nationwide, and is also partnering with grocers to waive delivery and service fees for an estimated 300,000 orders for SNAP recipients.
“No one should go hungry in America – period,” said Max Rettig, Vice President and Global Head of Public Policy at DoorDash. “Millions of families are worried right now about how they’ll put food on the table. Fighting hunger is core to our mission at DoorDash, and we’re stepping up alongside leading grocers and retailers to help bridge the gap. We know this is a stopgap, not a solution. But doing nothing simply isn’t an option.”
“The food security of millions of people who rely on SNAP is at dire risk,” said Eric Mitchell, President of Alliance to End Hunger. “We know that the only viable solution is to ensure SNAP benefits are being delivered in full to those in need of food assistance as soon as possible. We are thankful for the part that companies and organizations across the country like DoorDash can do to try to fill the gap, and we will continue to work tirelessly to make sure SNAP is restored and protected quickly and fully.”
DoorDash’s Emergency Food Response
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Delivering 1 million meals for 300+ Project DASH partners nationwide. DoorDash is waiving merchant fees for all 300+ Project DASH partner food banks, food pantries, and community organizations nationwide throughout November, equal to an estimated 1 million meals.
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Waiving delivery and service fees for 300,000 grocery orders for SNAP recipients. DoorDash and grocery partners are covering the cost of delivery and service fees for an estimated 300,000 orders for SNAP recipients in November, helping families stretch budgets during any SNAP freeze. Customers who have linked a SNAP/EBT card to their profile can shop on DoorDash at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Food Lion, Giant Foods, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle, and Wegmans and have their delivery and service fees waived on one order.*
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Donating food and essentials to local food banks. DoorDash will donate fresh food, shelf-stable items, and household essentials from DashMart locations to local food banks in affected communities.
Customers receive $0 delivery fee and $0 service fee on one order placed at select SNAP-enabled stores on DoorDash. Offer valid from 11/01/25 through 11/30/25. Eligible customers will need to use promo code SNAPDD to redeem. Limit one per person. This offer is not valid for orders containing alcohol.
