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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (April 24th, 2024)

, an digital app-based marketplace that connects provides shoppers customers with great access to heavily discounted groceries, announced today that Giant Eagle customers who shop through the Flashfood app are now able to utilize EBT as a method of payment. The addition of EBT as a payment option increases the accessibility of the Flashfood program and helps stretch valuable EBT dollars further.

“It is critical to the Flashfood mission that our app is available and accessible to as many people as possible, which is why we are thrilled that Giant Eagle has prioritized adding shoppers who participate in the SNAP EBT program to the Flashfood platform. Our friends at Forage have helped enable this new feature, which can ultimately expand families' food budgets as wide as possible,” said Flashfood CEO Nicholas Bertram. 

“With Flashfood, dollars stretch twice as far on high-quality, nutritious food, and that’s a big deal to any shopper – regardless of how they choose to pay. We’re grateful to have partners like Giant Eagle and Forage who value this as much as we do. Together, this can make a real difference in the lives of our shoppers.”

Flashfood is an app-based marketplace that strives to eliminate retail food waste by connecting consumers with discounted food nearing its best-by date. The mobile app operates in over 1,600 grocery locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.Shoppers can buy items from grocery retailers through the Flashfood app and pick them up in-store at great prices while collectively reducing food waste.To date, Flashfood has diverted over 65 million pounds of food, saved shoppers over $170 million and more affordably fed hundreds of thousands of families.Flashfood is currently working with Meijer, Tops Friendly Markets, The GIANTCompany, Loblaw, Martin’s Markets, VG’s, Family Fare, Giant Eagle, Giant Food, Ren’s Pets, Save A Lot and Stop & Shop. Flashfood is a free app available on iOS and Android. For more information, please visit www.flashfood.com

 builds payments infrastructure that processes government benefits, starting with enabling merchants to accept SNAP EBT payments online, and allowing the 42 million Americans who receive government assistance to digitally purchase their groceries. Forage is the only USDA-approved third-party payment processor (TPP) that offers their partners best-in-class software combined with dedicated service, enabling complex government payments online and guiding retailers through USDA authorization. For more information visit 

Flashfood, the app for grocery’s best deals, now accepts SNAP EBT as a payment method for Giant Eagle customers

San Francisco, California (April 19th, 2024)

, the San Francisco-based payments company, today announced a partnership with Uber Eats to enable payment processing of SNAP EBT, when the delivery platform launches the product in late 2024.

“At Uber, we believe healthy foods should be accessible to all,” said Karl Hebert, Vice President of Payments, Risk, and Identity at Uber. “We are excited to partner with Forage to provide our customers the same seamless payments experience they've become accustomed to on Uber when using their SNAP benefits.”

Earlier this year, Forage enabled the nation’s first online-only retailer to accept SNAP EBT. Forage also is the only dedicated EBT payments company offering best in-class software alongside a dedicated team of in-house experts to guide platforms and retailers through the USDA authorization process.

 live in food deserts with limited access to nearby grocery stores, but over 

 of those Americans living in food deserts have access to digital food delivery services such as Uber. In 2021 alone, Uber Eats enabled the delivery of 

 to these communities across the country. 

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Uber Eats to bring online purchasing and delivery to more SNAP recipients,” said Forage co-founder and CEO, Ofek Lavian. “We know that accepting SNAP benefits online is incredibly important for millions of Americans and are extremely proud that through our partnership, Uber will be able to unlock EBT acceptance for all retailers on their platform and help more Americans put food on their table.”

Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with over 1 million restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has what you want when you want it.

 builds payments infrastructure that processes government benefits, starting with enabling merchants to accept EBT payments in-person and online, and allowing the 42 million Americans who receive government assistance to spend their benefits wherever they choose. Forage is the only USDA-approved third-party payment processor (TPP) that offers their partners best-in-class software combined with dedicated service, enabling complex government payments online and guiding retailers through USDA authorization. To begin accepting EBT online and in-store, visit 

Forage becomes SNAP EBT payment processor for Uber Eats

 – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is vital for many Americans, delivering funds to nearly 

 to buy necessary foods and move toward self-sufficiency. Independent retailers are a crucial part of this successful public-private partnership, as 

And while many independent grocers accept 

 in stores, it has been difficult to successfully accept SNAP payments online due to the financial and technical challenges they encounter in shifting to eCommerce. This became especially apparent early in the pandemic, which sent many shoppers online when only eight states and four retailers (

, ShopRite, Amazon, and Walmart) were part of a 

Understanding that challenges still exist for independents wanting to accept SNAP online, Ross spoke with Forage CEO and Co-founder Ofek Lavian about the complexities and nuances of bringing SNAP EBT and WIC online and enabling POS systems to accept these benefits through digital payments. 

 is a mission-driven payments company that helps enable EBT SNAP payments online and 

Third-Party Processor (TPP) certified by the USDA

Forage is a mission-driven payments company that is helping merchants accept government benefits through a single, unified API. Today, over 42 million Americans receive government assistance (ex: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) to buy groceries. Starting with enabling EBT SNAP online, Forage builds the financial infrastructure empowering merchants of all shapes and sizes to serve these shoppers online.

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) was founded in 1926 to bring family owned, local grocery stores together under the IGA brand. Nearly a century later, the support of a nationally known brand is still giving IGA grocers the ability to better compete, while at the same time, allowing them to stay true to who they are—hometown store owners in a position to meet the needs of their unique communities. Today, communities across the U.S. are being served by second, third and even fourth generation local IGA grocers.

How Forage Tackles SNAP Acceptance Online for Independent Grocers

Flashfood, the app for grocery’s best deals, now accepts SNAP EBT as a payment method for Giant Eagle customers

Forage becomes SNAP EBT payment processor for Uber Eats

Our Investors.

Begin accepting
EBT SNAP and EBT Cash.

How Forage Tackles SNAP Acceptance Online for Independent Grocers

Flashfood, the app for grocery’s best deals, now accepts SNAP EBT as a payment method for Giant Eagle customers

Forage becomes SNAP EBT payment processor for Uber Eats

Our Investors.

Begin acceptingEBT SNAP and EBT Cash.

Begin accepting
EBT SNAP and EBT Cash.