You’ve probably heard that some local Kroger stores are offering an online ordering service to make grocery shopping easier than ever. While that sounds amazing sometimes just finding shoes and loading the carseats is too much. When that happens, look to one of these Indianapolis area delivery services to save the day.
Insta-Cart is a grocery delivery service which shops your local stores and delivers the items to your home. Stores in the Indy area include Whole Foods, Georgetown Market, Costco, Marsh, and Petco Now. All but Costco offer their products at the same price as the store, although in-store promos and loyalty prices may not apply. Delivery starts at $3.99 or join InstaCart Express for $99 for the year and get free delivery on all orders over $35. Save money and avoid ‘Busy Time’ delivery fees by placing your order in advance. Instacart.com
For fresh produce scheduled to be delivered regularly and for free, look to Green Bean Delivery. This company offers organic produce and natural groceries sourced from local farms whenever possible. You choose a bin size and delivery schedule (weekly or biweekly) and your products will be automatically delivered. Do nothing and the pre-selected produce will appear at your doorstep, or go online to modify the produce selections or add items to your order. Greenbeandelivery.com
Another grocery delivery service, Peapod, offers delivery as soon as the following day. Delivery fees start at $7 and the minimum order is $60. Prices are comparable to the stores and selection is large. Peapod has their own inventory instead of shopping other grocery stores. They carry national brands as well as their own store brand, offer many natural and organic selections, local favorites, and prepared foods. Peapod.com
I’m no chef, but I like to have a healthy, tasty meal for my family to enjoy after a long day. Enter Hello Fresh, the to-your-door delivery service that sets you up with everything you need to put together a great meal. Choose from dinners like Pan-Seared Salmon and Chinese Black Bean Chicken, or select options from their vegetarian box. Meals start at $9 per person per meal and are each weekly box contains 3 meals for either 2 or 4 people (we tried the two person box and it was plenty to feed my husband and myself as well as our two young boys). All ingredients are packaged separately in the exact quantity needed and the instructions are clear and easy. Added bonus -this service offers farm fresh ingredients without the wasted produce and seasonings that seem to be unavoidable otherwise. Hellofresh.com
Need diapers, a frozen pizza, and a new book? Maybe toothpaste, a dust buster, and some new bath towels? Amazon’s Prime Now delivery service has made the fee for Prime well worth it. Download the app, place your order, and your items can be to your door in a couple hours. The app alerts you when items are en route, and you can watch the map as the driver nears your house (with ice cream!?!). The delivery is free (a minimum purchase of $15 is required) but you can use the app to tip the driver.
When the kids are finally in bed sometimes you just need a glass of wine. And sometimes you are out. Don’t dispare, Drizly has you covered. This website uses local liquor stores to help you stock your bar without leaving home in under an hour! Order beer, wine, liquor, mixers, and even ice at Drizly.com or with the Drizly app. Delivery is $5, the product prices are great (Yellow Tail wine under $4!) and the service is speedy. Don’t forget to tip the driver who just saved your Wednesday! Drizly.com
Now if only Starbucks would bring that latte to my door…
Editors Note: We love to use order-in.biz, grubhub.com, and orderup.com for delivery of local restaurant items, as well!