Giant Food is one of the retailers approved by the United States Department of Agriculture to accept Food Stamps (SNAP benefits) online. In this post, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use SNAP EBT online at Giant Food to shop for groceries for pickup and delivery.
Table of Contents:
- Giant Food Now Accepts SNAP EBT Online
- States where you can use EBT Online at Giant Food
- How to Use SNAP EBT Online at Giant Food
- SNAP EBT Card FAQs
Giant Food Now Accepts SNAP EBT Online
Since March 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has added more grocery stores to the EBT online pilot program.
As of July 2021, Giant Food now accepts EBT online in 3 states and Washington, D.C. for delivery and pickup, as listed below.
States where you can use EBT Online at Giant Food
There are currently 3 states and the District of Columbia where Giant Food allows SNAP EBT Cards to be used online for delivery and pick-up.
Below is the list of States:
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Virginia
If you currently receive SNAP benefits, you can now purchase groceries online with your EBT card from Giant Food – for delivery or pick up.
The delivery service is offered in partnership with Instacart.
Customers that prefer Instacart rush delivery may also use their SNAP benefits to purchase grocery items from Giant Food at instacart.com/giant with an Instacart online account.
You can only use your EBT card to buy eligible grocery items. You will have to add a credit or debit card to pay for non-EBT-eligible items.
How to Use SNAP EBT Online at Giant Food
Follow the steps below to use your EBT card on GiantFood.com for delivery or curbside pickup.
Step 1 – Create an Account or Sign In
The first step when using your SNAP EBT benefits online at Giant is to create an account or sign into your existing account.
Visit the Giant website at GiantFood.com. After that, click the Sign In button located at the top-right of the webpage.
Next, select either Sign In or Create Account from the drop-down menu.
For help, see the screenshot below:
If you are signing into your Giant online account, proceed by entering your email address and password on file.
If you are creating a new account, you will be asked to provide your email address and create a password.
Your password must contain between 8-64 characters and include one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number.
Once complete, confirm your password, as shown below.
Step 2 – Add your SNAP EBT Card
Once your are logged into your Giant account, the next thing you want to do is add your SNAP EBT Card to your account.
You can do this under your account profile by selecting Payment Information.
To add your SNAP EBT Card, you will be asked to provide your first name, last name and 16-digit EBT Card number.
Once entered, click the Save button.
For help, please refer to the screenshot below:
If this is your first time using Giant, you will be asked to add your payment information at checkout, as seen below. 
Step 3 – Shop for Groceries
After your EBT Card has been added, you can begin adding grocery items to your cart.
Once you are complete, proceed to checkout.
Step 4 – Checkout with SNAP benefits
Confirm your cart to make sure you have added all the items you would like to purchase. After that, proceed to checkout as normal.
At checkout on the order summary page, select the option that says Apply SNAP Benefits.
Note: Be sure to add any promo codes to your order prior to applying your food stamp benefits.
Next, choose an amount you would like to charge to your EBT Card.
Tip: It may be beneficial to check your EBT balance prior to checkout, so you know how much you can spend.
After reviewing your SNAP-eligible grocery items and subtotal, you can enter an amount to charge to your SNAP account.
Next, enter the PIN for your EBT Card. This will immediately apply the benefits from your SNAP account.
Giant Food will charge any remaining balance or delivery fees to your preferred credit/debit card or checking account.
To finish checking out, select the “Place Order” button.
After your Order is Placed
You may continue to edit your order up until your order cutoff time (typically a few hours before pickup/delivery), but you can only apply SNAP funds once per order.
Once the order is finalized, Giant Food will apply the SNAP funds to as many eligible items in the cart as possible.
If your final SNAP subtotal is less than the amount you designated, Giant Food will issue a refund to your SNAP account.
For any balance remaining on the order, including delivery/pickup fees and driver tip, Giant Food will charge the payment method you selected from the order summary screen at checkout.
SNAP EBT Card FAQs
Here is a list of our most frequently asked about the SNAP EBT, including grocery shopping online at Giant Food and other grocery stores.
Who qualifies for SNAP food assistance benefits?
Find out more about qualifying for SNAP benefits on SNAP page of USDA’s website.
Check with your local SNAP office for information on how benefits may different state by state.
Which Giant Food stores currently accept SNAP EBT payments for groceries?
Online SNAP EBT payments for pickup and delivery orders are available in all Giant Food locations. Most of the stores accept SNAP EBT payments for in-store purchases. Call your local Giant Food store to confirm.
Do I need to have an online account with Giant Food to use SNAP EBT for online grocery orders?
Yes, you must create an account or be signed in to your existing account to use SNAP EBT payments.
To place an order, you will also need an alternative payment method such as a credit/debit card or checking account to cover any grocery items or charges not eligible or covered by SNAP funds, including pickup/delivery fees and driver tip.
Which grocery items are eligible for SNAP?
Check out the USDA’s list of eligible food items. Please note that pickup/delivery fees and driver tip are not eligible for SNAP
Is there an order minimum for SNAP EBT online purchases at Giant Food?
No. If you have a SNAP EBT card on file in your account, you do not need to meet the order minimum for pickup or delivery as long as you apply SNAP funds to your order.
However, orders using promo codes will need to meet the minimum required value specified by the promo offer to qualify for the discount. Additionally, GiantPass orders will need to meet the order minimum to qualify for free pickup/delivery.
How do I pay for items that are not eligible for SNAP, including pickup/delivery fees and driver tip online at Giant Food?
For any balance remaining on your order after SNAP funds are applied, including delivery/pickup fees and driver tip, Giant Food will charge your preferred credit/debit card or checking account.
You can select your preferred payment method from the order summary screen.
Note that your estimated total at checkout is subject to change due to actual weights of grocery products and availability.
Can I use coupons and promo codes when using SNAP EBT online at Giant Food?
Yes! Apply all coupons and promo codes before attempting to use SNAP benefits with your order. Standard terms and conditions apply.
How do returns work if I pay with SNAP EBT online at Giant Food?
If you need to return an item for any reason, Giant Food will credit the refund to your SNAP EBT account or your selected payment method, whichever applies.
What can you buy at Giant Food with EBT?
Here’s the list of the most popular food items at Giant Food you can purchase with SNAP EBT:
- Fresh herbs like basil, bay leaves, cilantro and parsley
- Potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, grains, pasta and other mainstream starches
- Juices, soda, hot chocolate and other non-alcoholic beverages
- Condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard and hotdog relish
- Boneless chicken breasts, chicken drumsticks
- Center-cut pork chops
- Shrimp
- Dairy products including yogurt, milk, cheese, eggs
- Deli meats, ham on the bone, ground beef, chicken wings
How to Use SNAP EBT Online at Giant Food -Summary
We hope this post about how to use SNAP EBT online at Giant Food was helpful to you.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Food Stamps, EBT cards, or shopping online at Giant Food, please let us know in the comments section below. We are here to help you!
Also, be sure to check out our other articles about SNAP and EBT, including:
- List of Eligible SNAP/Food Stamps Items
- FREE Christmas Gifts for Low Income
- Restaurants that Accept SNAP EBT
- Gas Stations that take Food Stamps
- Food Stamps Payment Schedule by State