They delivered when it mattered mostIn a year no one could have predicted, Instacart shoppers rallied to become household heroes.

Meet some of the incredible shoppers playing an essential role in your lifeWe’re sharing the lives, backgrounds, and stories of one Instacart shopper in every U.S. state and Canadian province where Instacart operates. From college students to retirees to busy moms, the unique stories of these incredible shoppers showcase the diversity of the shopper community and how Instacart fits into their lives. 

Tiffany LNew York, NY

One of 33,000 shoppers in New York

Tiffany started shopping with Instacart to support her disabled mother and values serving her community. What began as a side gig eventually led her to start her own logistics and freight company. Tiffany says Instacart changed her life and attributes her entrepreneurial spirit and success to being able earn and work on her own terms.Read more

Fausto IMaple Grove, MN

One of 9,000 shoppers in Minnesota

As a single dad, Fausto has shopped with Instacart since 2017 to help provide additional income for him and his son. Originally from Puerto Rico, he has lived in Minnesota for 35 years and is now an expert at all of the winter activities the snowy state has to offer, from ice fishing to skiing to snowmobiling.Read more

Sue CBoise, ID

One of 1,500 shoppers in Idaho

At the start of the lockdown, Sue turned to Instacart, which allowed her to not only meet her income goals but also help her community get their groceries safely. The income that Instacart provides has helped her family financially and allows for them to give back to others, something that Sue feels fortunate to be able to do during this time.Read moreRead more stories

Amanda Kloots
co-host of The Talk on CBS“As we all reflect on the past year, I’m proud to partner with Instacart to help raise awareness and appreciation for the essential role the Instacart shopper community has played, and will continue to play for so many people. Please join me in thanking them by reading and sharing their inspirational stories.”

Thanking Instacart shoppersThe entire Instacart shopper community has played an essential role in delivering your groceries and household items this year. We’re proud to have provided more than $4.2 billion in shopper earnings since March of 2020 and today we’re thanking more than 10,000 of the most active shoppers by offering them a $200 grocery credit. Just as they’ve supported you over the past year, we want to help support them and their families’ shopping needs.