I’ve never considered using a grocery delivery service until now. Even with grocery stores taking new precautions to keep customers six feet apart, it is hard to maintain proper social distancing. Plus on the weekends, some places have lines out the door.
Thankfully, there are many ways we can get groceries without braving a trip to the store. These grocery delivery services are all available in Portland.
These options require no contact with the delivery person. You can have your bags left right at your front door, with no personal contact. You can even tip through the app or website on services that have this option.
Also, some grocery stores are offering pick-up service. Simply order online and they’ll prepare your grocery list and bag it up for you. Just be sure to open your own car door and trunk.
Some of these stores offer their own services and use independent grocery services, too. I have listed both options for you.
Peruse the list below and see what grocery delivery service will work best for you!
Your Guide to Grocery Delivery Services
Amazon Prime Now
Important note: A Prime membership is required to use Amazon Prime Now. There is a 30-day free trial for the program, but after that it is $12.99/month or $119/year. If you are an EBT or Medicaid user, it’s $5.99/month.
How to order: Visit their website or order through the Amazon Prime Now app
Cost: $12.99/month or $119/year, with a 30-day free trial available. $5.99/month for EBT and Medicaid users
Minimum purchase: $35
Same-day delivery: Yes.
Amazon Prime Pantry
Important note: You do not have to be a Prime member to use this service.
How to order: Visit their website or order through the Amazon Prime Pantry app
Cost: $5.99 shipping on all orders, unless you’re a Prime member, in which case orders of $35 and above have free shipping
Minimum purchase: $10
Same-day delivery: No.
Costco
Important note: Only Costco members are able to shop using these options below.
How to order: Order same-day delivery through the Instacart website or app, or on the Costco website, and order 2-Day Delivery through their website
Cost: Orders subject to a delivery fee. Free delivery on 2-day delivery orders of $75 or more.
Minimum purchase: $35 for same-day delivery
Same-day delivery: Yes.
Fred Meyer
Important Note: Freddie’s has stated that deliveries may be delayed and pickup time slots and inventory may be limited.
How to order: For delivery or pickup, place your order on the Fred Meyer website. Get started by entering your zip code in the upper right corner to choose your nearest store.
Cost: Pickup is free. For delivery, there is a $9.95 flat fee.
Same-day delivery: Yes.
Instacart
Choice of stores: New Seasons, QFC, Costco, FredMeyer, Petco, Smart Foodservice, Food Front Cooperative Grocery, Albertsons, and Restaurant Depot.
How to order: Visit their website or order through the Instacart app
Cost: Orders are subject to a delivery fee for non-Express members, although your first delivery is free. Instacart Express is available for $9.99/month or $99/year. Service fee of 5% (or $2 minimum) on all non-alcohol items
Minimum purchase: $35
Same-day delivery: Yes.
Fees: There is a service fee of 5% (or $2 minimum) applied to non-alcohol items for non-Express members. Express members also pay a service fee, but it’s lower. Also, if you ask them to shop at more than one store, there’s a delivery fee per store.
Mercato
Choice of stores: Green Zebra, Flying Fish Co., OM Seafood Company and Portland Fish Market.
How to order: Visit their website.
Cost: Mercato has a special deal right now that gets you 14 days free. This allows you to choose two stores near you for free delivery, then three additional stores for discounted delivery. After the trial period, delivery fees will range from $5-$25. The delivery fee is determined by the distance from the store to your home, so it is important to make sure you are close to the stores that offer Mercato.
Minimum purchase: $20
Same-day delivery: Yes.
Postmates
Choice of stores: Safeway, New Seasons, Worlds Foods, Zupan’s Markets and Albertsons.
How to order: Visit their website or order through the Postmates app.
Cost: Delivery fee and service fee on each order, depending on location of store and items purchased. Postmates Unlimited, which offers free delivery on orders over $12, is available for $9.99/month or $99/year
Minimum purchase:None, although Postmates Unlimited members get free delivery on orders over $12. Postmates Unlimited is $9.99 per month.
Same-day delivery: Yes
Target
How to order: For Target Restock, visit their website. For drive up, place your order through the Target app. For order pickup, use their website or the Target app.
Cost: Target Restock is free for RedCard holders, and has as $2.99 per-order fee for non-RedCard holders. Same day delivery offers a four week free trial, and is then $99/year. Drive Up and Order Pickup are both free
Minimum purchase:$35 for Target Restock
Same-day delivery: No. Target Restock is next day delivery (See Shipt below for same-day option!)
Shipt
Choice of stores: Target, CVS Pharmacy, Fred Meyer, Office Depot/Office Max, Petco, QFC, Safeway, Smart Foodservice and Sur la table.
How to order: Visit their website or download the Shipt app
Cost: $99/year or $14/month
Minimum purchase:None, but there’s a $7 delivery fee for purchases under $35.
Same-day delivery: Yes
Walmart
How to order: For pickup, place your order on their website. For delivery, you can place your order on their website or through the Walmart Grocery app.
Cost: Pickup is free. For delivery, pay either a $9.95 per-order fee, or enroll in their Delivery Unlimited plan for $12.95/month or $98/year
Minimum purchase: $30 for both pickup and delivery.
Same-day delivery: Yes.
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