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iPhone & iPad • Shopping

How do I order groceries for delivery to my front door?

Direct Answer

Open your preferred grocery app (like Walmart, Instacart, or Kroger), choose "Delivery," add items to your cart, pick a delivery time window, and tap "Place Order."

Why You Might Want to Do This

  • To have heavy items like water cases, canned goods, and pet food delivered directly to your doorstep without lifting.
  • To save time and avoid walking long aisles when feeling unwell or in bad weather.

Before You Start

  • Have your street address ready.
  • Have a credit or debit card saved in the app.

You can leave a note for the driver like "Please ring doorbell and leave by front door."

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Open your grocery app (Walmart or Instacart)

    Tap your grocery app icon on your home screen.

    👀 Walmart yellow spark icon or Instacart green carrot icon.

  2. 2

    Select "Delivery" at the top of the screen

    At the top of the store homepage, confirm that "Delivery" is selected (not "Pickup"). Confirm your home address is correct.

    👀 Delivery toggle button highlighted.

    3. ✅ Success Checkpoint: You're Doing Great

    If your screen matches the description above, you have followed the steps correctly. Continue to the next step.

  3. 3

    Search for groceries and tap "Add to cart"

    Use the top search bar to type items like "Bananas," "2% Milk," or "Whole wheat bread." Tap the plus (+) or "Add" button on the items you want.

    👀 Plus (+) or "Add to Cart" button on each item.

  4. 4

    Tap the Shopping Cart icon to review

    Tap the shopping cart icon in the top-right corner. Review your quantities and tap "Go to Checkout."

    👀 Shopping cart in top-right corner.

  5. 5

    Pick a 1-hour or 2-hour delivery window and place order

    Select a time tomorrow or today when you will be home. Choose your payment card, add a tip for the driver, and tap "Place Delivery Order."

    👀 Large bright button labeled "Place Order."

If You Don't See It / Troubleshooting

If an item is out of stock at the store

The app will ask you to approve a replacement (e.g. organic bananas instead of regular) via text message or in the app.

Good to Know

  • You can track the shopper picking your items in real time.
  • Drivers appreciate a tip of 10% to 15% for carrying heavy bags to your door.