Request Grocery Support

ATTENTION: We’re temporarily pausing new requests while we match current families with available Buddies.

Your MKE Grocery Buddy, you can receive help in two ways:

  1. Directly funding for your groceries

  2. Purchasing and delivering groceries to you

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By submitting this form you agree to our Terms of Participation.

Our Community Values
This program thrives on honesty and communication.
If your situation changes, please let us know so we can help another neighbor.

Update Preferences

Questions? Email us anytime at mkegrocerybuddy@gmail.com.

Terms of Participation apply

Understanding Your Options for Support

  • Let us know the type of support you need, any dietary restrictions and other info to help us match you with a Grocery Buddy.

  • We’ll connect you with a Grocery Buddy (or a small group of Buddies) via text or email.

  • Decide together how often you’ll receive support—weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

  • Your Buddy will send grocery funds directly through your preferred method: Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, cash, check, etc.

  • Your Buddy may check in to confirm when funds are sent or discuss grocery needs. Honest communication keeps the program running smoothly.

OPTION 1: GROCERY BUDDY SENDS FUNDS DIRECTLY 

  • Let us know the type of support you need, any dietary restrictions and other info to help us match you with a Grocery Buddy.

  • We’ll connect you with a Grocery Buddy (or a small group of Buddies) via text or email.

  • Decide together how often you’ll reogether with your Buddy, choose:

    • How often groceries will be delivered (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.)

    • Whether you’ll provide a grocery list or let your Buddy choose the items

    • A delivery day and time that works for both of you

  •  Your Buddy will either shop in person or order groceries online for delivery to your address.

    If a delivery service (e.g., Instacart) is used, fees will not be subtracted from your requested amount—your Buddy will cover the extra cost.

  • Your Buddy may check in to confirm deliveries or discuss grocery needs. Honest communication keeps the program running smoothly.

OPTION 2:  GROCERY BUDDY PURCHASES AND DELIVERS GROCERIES