Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount,

Gopuff is the latest company stepping in to help people who could lose access to food assistance if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding runs out due to the government shutdown.

As federal benefits for food stamps expire on Saturday, Nov. 1, local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help those in need.

Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe, Gopuff and DoorDash are stepping up to support for federal workers and SNAP recipients.

SNAP benefits could be suspended for the first time in the food aid program's history because of the government shutdown. This could leave many without the much needed food and resources.

DoorDash said it expects to waive fees on about 300,000 ... Add a SNAP EBT card to your Gopuff account. Add SNAP-eligible groceries to cart. From Nov. 1-15: Use code SNAPRELIEF1 at checkout for $25 off SNAP-eligible items and free delivery.

Here’s a list of places where SNAP users can find food and resources in Sarasota and Bradenton area during a potential “food stamp” stoppage.