4 ways to order groceries online and how to safely unpack them
In the time of social distancing, it’s well-advised to stay in. Still, there are essentials we can’t go without. If you’re older or have an underlying health condition, even going to the grocery store can feel risky during the coronavirus pandemic.
Enter online grocery orders. If you’ve never ordered groceries online before, don’t worry. It’s simple, and you can even score some deals on delivery fees right now to keep the price down. Want even more freebies? Tap or click here for the companies giving out free stuff during the coronavirus outbreak.
We’ll break down your delivery options and give you the pro tips for how to stay clean and safe when handling your groceries.
Walmart Grocery
Walmart Grocery allows you to order items online from the nearest store. Try the 15-day free trial today, then subscribe for $12.95 per month or $98 annually. If you choose to subscribe, you don’t need to meet the $30 order minimum.
If you don’t want to subscribe, don’t! But then you can’t order any deliveries unless you meet that $30 minimum. There are multiple delivery times, including same-day and next day. As you might expect, the sooner the delivery, the higher the cost.
Access Walmart Grocery on your computer by visiting grocery.walmart.com or you can download the Android app from Google Play or the Apple app from the App Store.
Target
Target has added hundreds of grocery items to its same-day delivery and curbside pick-up services. This includes 750 produce, meat, frozen, dairy and bakery items.
Fresh and frozen items are currently available at more than 400 stores across the country; that number will expand to 80% of Target locations, about 1,500 stores, by the end of the year.
You can try same-day delivery free for four weeks, then the service is $99 for a year of unlimited orders of $35 or more. Without a subscription, each same-day order is $9.99.
To shop, create your order at Target.com, select Same Day Delivery and schedule a delivery time during checkout.
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