About Peapod
Peapod is one of America's original online grocery delivery services, founded in 1989 in Evanston, Illinois and operating as a pioneer in the concept of ordering groceries online for home delivery. Operated by Ahold Delhaize (parent company of Stop & Shop and Giant Food), Peapod provides grocery delivery from partnered supermarket chains, allowing customers to shop the same products available in-store with delivery to their door or pickup at the store.
Their service connects customers with the full product assortment of affiliated grocery stores—fresh produce, meat and seafood, deli items, bakery, dairy, pantry staples, and household products—with the convenience of online browsing and schedule-based home delivery. Peapod's integration with Stop & Shop and Giant loyalty programs means members earn the same loyalty points and access store card prices on Peapod orders as they would shopping in-store.
Peapod's delivery fee model—typically a modest fee per delivery that decreases with larger order sizes and subscription pass options—makes it most economical for regular large grocery orders. Comparing delivery fees and minimum order requirements against Instacart, Amazon Fresh, and local grocery store delivery options helps identify the most cost-effective grocery delivery solution for specific market areas.
Quick Savings Tips
- Delivery Pass subscription reduces or eliminates per-delivery fees for regular weekly grocery shoppers
- Stop & Shop and Giant loyalty card prices and points apply to Peapod orders—link accounts before shopping
- Schedule delivery during off-peak windows (mid-week daytime) for better slot availability and sometimes lower fees
- First-order promotional discounts frequently available—check promo code availability before first purchase
- Peapod availability is regional—verify service area coverage before registering an account