Instacart Set Up

Follow the instructions below to set up your account

Step 1: Create an account

Signing up for an account is free, you don’t even have to put payment information in until you checkout.

  • Click the sign up button
  • Enter your email address
  • Enter the confirmation code from Instacart sends to your email
  • Enter your delivery address

Step 2: Activate your family account

This is how we are able to pay for your groceries securely without having to share payment of account credentials.

  • Click the Account menu
  • Click the Start a family account link. If you have an existing account, click the Manage Family Account link
  • Click the green Invite Now button
  • Click the Copy Link button at the top right

Step 3: Fill out your application form

Head over the Apply for Assistance link in the main menu.

  • Upload a picture of your proof of need documents
  • Paste the link you got in step 2 in the Instacart share link field
  • If you have any problems uploading your files, you can also send them to [email protected]

Step 4: Fill your cart

Add SNAP approved items to your cart, no alcohol or tabacco products.

  • Pick your grocery store
  • Add the items you need to your cart
  • Make sure you are in a family cart. You can see this by clicking on the green cart button at the top right. It will either say personal cart or family cart

Step 5: Confirm access

When you receive your application approval email, check to confirm we have access to your account.

  • Click the Account menu
  • Click the Manage Family Account link
  • Look for the Findagrocerybuddy.com user. The name will be Buddy- followed by a 12-digit number
  • You are all set!