Grocery shopping is a necessary errand, but that doesnt mean you have to do all the work.
Grocery delivery services like Shipt and Instacart and meal subscription boxes bring food straight to your doorstep.
Grocery pickup, on the other hand, is a cheaper option to outsource your shopping needs.
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For pickup orders, tips typically arent accepted and you dont have to worry about shipping or delivery.
All you have to do is go to the store to pick up your order.
Many stores even offer curbside service so you dont have to leave your vehicle.
Albertsons
Albertsons offers itsDriveUp and Go serviceat many locations.
Select what groceries you need online from theAlbertsons websiteor using themobile shopping app.
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Pickup is sometimes ready in as little as three hours.
Your order must be at least $30, not including tax.
BJs Wholesale Club
This warehouse chain providesfree curbside and in-club pickupat all locations.
You must be a BJs member with an in-club membership to use this service.
Look for items eligible for free pickup when ordering fromthe websiteorapp.
Fred Meyer
Pick up groceries from Fred Meyer through itscurbside service.
Orders must be at least $35 for free pickup.
you’re able to even apply digital coupons to your pickup order.
Order using Giant Eaglesgrocery shopping appor straight from thestores website.
You must spend at least $35 to use curbside pickup.
H-E-B
H-E-B offersfree curbside pickupfor orders over $35, excluding tax.
Some locations charge a fee, so check your local store.
Shop online fromH-E-Bs websiteor using themobile app.
Online prices may vary from prices in-store.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee offersnext-day curbside pickup servicefor orders of at least $24.95.
Use theHy-Vee apporHy-Vee Aisles Online websiteto place your order.
Kroger
Kroger offerspickup servicethat you’re free to schedule up to seven days in advance.
Select a one-hour time slot when shopping viaKrogers websiteormobile app.
Dont forget to apply those digital coupons.
Orders must be at least $35 for free pickup.
Store associates will bring your order straight to your vehicle.
Publix
Publixuses Instacart to fulfill orders for curbside pickupat most locations.
QFC
Order groceries from QFC online and pick them up using the storescurbside service.
you might shop using theQFC appor directly from thestores website.
Orders must be at least $35 for free pickup.
it’s possible for you to place an order up to seven days in advance.
Safeway
Shop online using SafewaysDriveUp and Go servicefor orders of at least $30.
you’re free to virtually shop fromSafeways websiteor use itsmobile app.
Order fromTargets websiteorappforin-store pickupor use the app forcurbside pickup.
Orders are typically ready within a couple of hours.
Walmart
Walmart offersin-store and curbside pickupat many locations throughout the United States.
Pickup is available as early as the same day, depending on availability.
it’s possible for you to also get curbside pickup for several non-grocery items.
Pickup is free for orders over $35.
Download theWalmart appor shop from thestores website.
Wegmans
Wegmans offerscurbside grocery pickupat most locations.
you might place orders fromits websiteorapp.
Online prices may be higher than in-store prices; however, there is no separate pickup fee.
Orders must be at least $10, and you could schedule orders up to six days in advance.
Whole Foods
Amazon-owned Whole Foods offersfree grocery pickup at select locations.
You must be an Amazon Prime member and purchase over $35 worth of groceries.
Pickup can be available as soon as one hour after placing your order.
Shop from theAmazon appor go toamazon.com/wholefoods.
Nicole Dow is a former senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Senior writer Rachel Christian contributed.
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