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Fred Meyer now accepts EBT payment for SNAP online grocery orders

EBT payments enabled for digital orders in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
Families are struggling with reduced SNAP benefits
Posted at 11:19 AM, Jun 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-07 13:19:28-04

BOISE, Idaho — Fred Meyer today announced it will now accept EBT payment for all online grocery orders.

“Thousands of Fred Meyer shoppers place digital orders every week,” said Tiffany Sanders, Corporate Affairs Manager for Fred Meyer. “Now, we are opening our digital grocery shopping experience to more people, with fresh, affordable food conveniently available through Pickup or Delivery. Kroger believes in being Fresh for Everyone, and this is another important way we are connecting our neighbors to the foods that will help them live healthier, thriving lives.”

Fred Meyer has accepted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for many years. Now Fred Meyer customers in Oregon, Washington and Idaho can use EBT payments to purchase groceries through the Fred Meyer app or at fredmeyer.com.

This new payment option opens new opportunities for customers to access fresh, healthy, SNAP-eligible foods in a way that is most convenient.

To begin placing digital orders today, customers can create an account through the Fred Meyer app or at FredMeyer.com. Simply add an EBT account number as a new card under “My Account” and “Wallet.” Fill a cart with SNAP-eligible items, select a convenient Pickup or Delivery time and checkout. Once in the checkout screen, select EBT as the payment method and enter the PIN to confirm the order.

Customers can begin exploring healthier options using Fred Meyer’s OptUP nutrition rating system, easily accessible through the Fred Meyer and QFC app or at FredMeyer.com. As customers fill their carts, they can see a nutrition score for their favorite items and explore “better-for-you” alternatives. They can also shop items that are aligned to specialized diets, including low sodium, no sugar added or contains probiotics.