Whether it’s treacherous winter roads or a recent medical procedure, there are many reasons older adults might have difficulty getting their own groceries. If you are on the hunt for a senior grocery delivery services, this article will explain some of your options. Thanks to the many grocery and meal delivery services, going food shopping is one thing you can strike off your to-do list. 

Senior Grocery Delivery Services

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a program for eligible seniors that delivers hot, nutritious meals to your front door. To participate, generally, you must be 60 or older and have difficulty with driving or be otherwise homebound. For those who qualify, Meals on Wheels is a great way to receive nutritious meals without having to go to the grocery store, worry about preparation, or wasting food. 

Meals on Wheels delivers food to seniors who might otherwise not have access to nutritious food. Each meal is prepared in a restaurant-grade kitchen and many seniors receive therapeutic meals to help mitigate health issues, like high blood pressure. 

Shipt

Shipt is a shopping service where you fill your shopping cart with your preferred vendor and a shopper fulfills orders and delivers them to your home which reduces the potential challenge of going to the grocery store. There is typically a $100 annual fee to participate in the program. 

Shipt is available to some seniors over 60 for free in certain places. You will, however, prepare your own meals.

Instacart

Instacart is a grocery delivery service similar to Shipt, where you fill in your own cart and have a shopper pick up your food and deliver it to you. The service is open to those of all ages and is accessible online or through the downloadable app. However, Instacart offers special support services for individuals over 60. Instacart offers help setting up an account for those who may require assistance in using the app or ordering online. 

UberEats

UberEats is a large food delivery service that allows you to order pre-made food from restaurants in your area. It helps eliminate the need to prepare food on your own, however, the fees and tips can add up.

DoorDash

Similar to UberEats, DoorDash allows users to order pre-made food from restaurants.  It is available in over 4,000 cities all over the world and it is likely that if you live near a city you will have access to it. 

GrubHub

GrubHub is one of the largest restaurants’ food delivery services. It has widespread national availability and you will likely have access to restaurants in your area. There is a mobile app and website where you can easily order food online. 

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