Oakland County Offering Free Home Grocery Delivery For Seniors

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — Oakland County is providing a free home delivery grocery service for senior adults throughout the county that officials hope will limit their exposure to the coronavirus by allowing them to shop for daily essentials without leaving their homes.

The service is through Shipt, a grocery delivery service that typically costs $99 annually. While seniors will still need to buy their groceries, the delivery to their home will be free. The ordered items must be paid for online using a credit or debit card, the county said.

“The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase locally and we all must do our part to help stop the spread of the virus,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said. “Many seniors may be reluctant to leave their homes and may not be getting the fresh and heathy foods they need, especially on colder days. This program allows our senior residents to receive essential food and grocery items safely in their homes without risking the possible exposure to the coronavirus and the flu.”

This annual membership is free of charge to Oakland County senior residents who are 60 or older and offers unlimited, same-day grocery delivery. The free memberships are provided on a first come, first served basis while supplies last, the county said.

Interested residents must sign up by Dec. 10 to receive a registration code and redeem it by Dec. 20. The membership entitles you to free delivery for orders over $35. A $7 delivery fee is added if the order total is less than $35. The buyer must provide Shipt with credit card information to process payment as well as taxes and optional gratuities.

Seniors who don’t have computer access can register with the help of a family member, the county said. The account must be in the senior’s name and the address for delivery must be in Oakland County.

Seniors who live in the following zip codes are not in the Shipt delivery areas due to lack of available vendors: 48178 – South Lyon Charter Township; 48462 – Brandon Township; 48367 – Addison, Lakeville, Leonard; and 48442 – Highland Township.