Marty, Peter, Charlie, Chris and Gary talk about their use and desired use of grocery and restaurant delivery services.

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Why Delivery Apps Work for Seniors

• Convenience: Order groceries or meals from home.

• Safety: Avoid traffic, winter weather, and crowded stores.

• Predictability: Easily reorder your favorite items.

• Support for mobility needs: Reduce physical strain and travel.

• Digital confidence: Using apps helps strengthen tech skills.

Step 1: Choose Your Service

Grocery Delivery Options

• Instacart — https://www.instacart.com/ 

• Walmart Grocery Delivery (Walmart+) — https://www.walmart.com/plus 

• Amazon Fresh / Whole Foods — https://www.amazon.com/fresh 

• Target / Shipt — https://www.shipt.com/ 

• Local grocery delivery services (varies by region)

• Kroger and Costco deliver locally. 

Restaurant Delivery Options

• DoorDash — https://www.doordash.com/ 

• Uber Eats — https://www.ubereats.com /

• Grubhub — https://www.grubhub.com/ 

CSA = community supported agriculture @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture 

Step 2: Prepare Your Device

• Update your Mac, iPhone, or iPad to the latest software.

• Turn on Apple Pay for fast, secure checkout.

• Adjust Accessibility settings: text size, contrast, Zoom, and VoiceOver.

• Enable notifications so you get updates about substitutions or delivery arrival.

• Verify your address and add helpful delivery notes.

Step 3: Set Up Your Delivery Space

• Make sure your porch/entry is well-lit for evening deliveries.

• If needed, add “leave at door” instructions.

• Make sure the restaurant or grocery store has your correct phone number! 

• Keep your phone nearby for messages from shoppers or drivers.

• Use Focus Mode or Do Not Disturb when you don’t want interruptions.

Step 4: Engage Actively

• Respond to substitution questions quickly.

• Save Favorites or “Reorder” lists to speed up future orders.

• Track the driver on the map inside the app.

• Double-check your cart before checkout—fees can add up.

Useful Resource Links

• Instacart Help Center: https://www.instacart.com/help 

• Walmart+ Information: https://www.walmart.com/plus 

• DoorDash Support: https://help.doordash.com/ 

• AARP Guide to Delivery Apps: https://www.aarp.org/technology/ 

• Consumer Reports — Food Delivery Comparison: https://www.consumerreports.org/

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