Do you spend a lot of time browsing the aisles in your local grocery store? Have you ever thought it might be nice to get paid a little money for your efforts? If so, we’ve got good news for you.
There are now many companies and apps that will actually hire you to shop for groceries and deliver them to customers’ homes.
Some of these companies rely almost entirely on smartphone apps to interface with both their customers and their delivery personnel.
The basic business model is similar to many other popular phone-based side gigs. Customers use an app to browse through a virtual grocery store and place an order. Delivery drivers (or “shoppers”) are independent contractors who use another app (or a special mode inside the same app) to claim the orders they want.
Many of these jobs are extremely flexible — you can log in to start working whenever you want — and are fairly easy to get.
The pay varies depending on the service and your location, but some people report making between $10 and $20 an hour doing this kind of work, mostly thanks to tips and bonuses. Keep in mind, this does not include gas, car expenses, or downtime, so your net earnings will often be lower.
5 Personal Grocery Shopper Companies Hiring Now
DoorDash
Originally known for restaurant deliveries, DoorDash has expanded into grocery delivery in many areas. As a Dasher, you may be assigned grocery or convenience store pickups along with food deliveries.
DoorDash lets you work as much or as little as you want. Average pay typically ranges from $10 to $20 per hour, again depending on tips, bonuses, and order availability.
Go here to register at DoorDash, or read our DoorDash review.
Shipt
Shipt is similar to Instacart. Shoppers are independent contractors who fulfill grocery orders submitted through the Shipt phone app or website.
Customers can contact you through the app while you shop to make adjustments to the order, and in some cases you may be asked to unload the groceries inside the person’s house or even put them away.
Pay is variable depending on location, tips, and bonuses. Some shoppers report making $15 to $20 per hour, while others average around $13 per hour.
Go here to register at Shipt, or read our Shipt overview.
Instacart
Instacart is one of the largest online grocery delivery services and one of the best-known names in this space. They partner with many national grocery chains and offer coupons to customers.
Orders are placed primarily through the company’s website or app. Working hours are flexible, and pay varies — some reports suggest around $12 per hour before tips and bonuses.
If you don’t have a car or prefer to stay in one place, you might look for in-store shopper roles, where you stay in the store and prepare orders for pickup. However, many areas now focus mainly on full-service shoppers who both shop and deliver.
Before applying, it’s a good idea to read reviews on Indeed or Glassdoor so you know what to expect.
Go here to register at Instacart or check out our Instacart overview.
Uber Eats
While Uber Eats is best known for restaurant delivery, they now also offer grocery delivery in many areas. As a driver, you can deliver groceries, convenience store items, and more — not just food orders.
You can work whenever you want, and pay typically ranges from $11 to $20 per hour, depending heavily on tips and bonuses.
Go here to register at Uber Eats.
Favor
Favor operates similarly to Uber Eats but is only available in Texas. A typical assignment could be anything from picking up groceries to grabbing someone’s dry-cleaning or lunch order.
Favor drivers are called “Runners” and are encouraged to think of themselves as personal assistants. According to the hiring page, the pay ranges from $10 to $18 per hour, and they work with you to set up a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
Go here to register as a Runner for Favor (Texas only).
Other Notes
This kind of work can be a little unpredictable because you never know how many orders you’ll get on a given day. These jobs are often best for people who already have a primary full-time income and want something extra for side cash.
For any delivery work, you’ll definitely need a reliable car (or in some cities, a bike or scooter). Since you’ll be working closely with the public (sometimes even entering homes), many companies will require a background check.
Most services pay weekly, and some now offer instant cash out options for a small fee.
If you meet the basic requirements, it’s often fairly easy to land a gig in this niche. Many companies have a reputation for onboarding people quickly, which can make this a good option if you need money soon.
Good luck if you pursue any of the opportunities above!
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Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.