Many MSA readers have let us know that they may be trying out a meal kit or grocery subscription for the first time this week as a way to get fresh produce and food delivered without having to leave their homes. We wanted to keep a list of all subscriptions in one place as a reference. We'll be updating this list daily with delivery windows so that you can plan meals for the next few weeks accordingly.
Below are all Meal Kit Delivery & Grocery Subscriptions that are still accepting new subscribers. I've included the soonest delivery date for my zip code (Pittsburgh, PA), so your soonest delivery date may vary slightly. I will keep this list updated on a daily basis so you can use it to plan out your grocery/meal needs for the next few weeks.
Last Updated: May 5th, 2020.
Delivery Schedule
As of May 5th, if you sign up for any of these boxes, you can expect to receive your first box the following week (typically within 7-10 days). All of the boxes on this list clearly message your delivery date in the checkout process, so you can confirm when you'll receive your first box before you pay for anything.
This list contains both meal kits (typically weekly deliveries of packaged ingredients to complete 2-5 recipes of your choice) as well as online grocery services (which range from meat boxes to membership sites that include a variety of pantry foods and other household goods).
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Meal Kit Delivery Options
Home Chef
The Cost: Meals start at $9.95 per serving, and delivery is free for orders over $45. Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: Home Chef takes familiar meals and inserts hints of excitement, making this a two-thumbs-up option for families! The flavors are familiar-meets-fun, and the portions are plentiful. We love that Home Chef offers protein packs, slow-cooker options, meals for a crowd, and smoothies!
Which special diets do they cater to?: Vegetarian, Milk Free, Carb Conscious, Calorie Conscious, Soy Free, Wheat Free, Nut Free
Example recipes: Shrimp Fra Diavolo Farfalle, Panko-Crusted Boom Boom Chicken, Strawberry Colada Smoothie, Blueberry Balsamic Salad
Check out our Home Chef reviews to learn more! Ships to most of the US (you can check to see if Home Chef delivers to your zip code at checkout).
Splendid Spoon
Image from our review.
The Cost: Plans start at $65.00. Save with longer subscriptions. Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: Splendid Spoon is a meal delivery service specializing in nutrient-rich smoothies and soups. Better yet, their products are made to be enjoyed cold—even the soups—so that there’s no cooking required.
Which special diets do they cater to?: All of their dishes are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and made with GMO-free ingredients.
Example recipes: Power Greens Smoothie, Brown Rice Taco Bowl, Garden Minestrone
Check out our latest Splendid Spoon review for more details. Ships to the lower 48 US states.
Sun Basket
The Cost: Most plans are $11.99 per meal + shipping ($6.99 shipping fee per order). Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: Those who know of San Francisco’s famed Slanted Door restaurant and its chef Justine Kelly may be familiar with her passion for sustainable eating. It’s Justine who created Sun Basket, and fittingly, the dishes are wholesome, fresh, and deliciously straightforward. Their simple recipes feature organic vegetables, antibiotic and hormone free meats, and sustainable seafood, all of which come pre-portioned and ready to be cooked!
Which special diets do they cater to?: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Lean and Clean, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Vegan, Pescatarian, and Diabetes Friendly.
Example recipes: General Tso’s Tofu with Green Beans and Brown Rice, Italian Sausage and Vegetables in Marinara with Soft-Cooked Eggs, Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo
Check out our Sun Basket reviews to learn more! Currently ships to most zip codes in the United States, excluding AK, HI, MT, and parts of NM.
EveryPlate
The Cost: Meal plans cost $4.99 per serving + shipping ($8.99 shipping fee per order). Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: EveryPlate meals are nothing fancy, and we think that can be a good thing! Simple and filling, they make dinner an uncomplicated delight, with emphasis on chicken, beef, sausage, and pork-centered comfort meals. This is an awesome low-cost meal kit delivery option for those on a budget.
Which special diets do they cater to?: To keep costs low, EveryPlate doesn’t offer any preferences or special diet recipes, though they do offer one or two vegetarian recipes per week.
Example recipes: Chicken Sausage Stuffed Peppers, Skillet Apple Pork Chops, Bacon Mac & Cheese, Honey Balsamic Chicken
Check out our EveryPlate review to learn more! Currently ships to most zip codes in the United States for $8.99.
Dinnerly
The Cost: $4.99 per portion + $8.99 shipping. Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: With Dinnerly, it’s all about simple, crowd-pleasing meals at affordable prices. Take a gander at their digital recipe cards and you’ll find that the meals are made with minimal ingredients, which means quick prep time for these family-friendly dishes.
Which special diets do they cater to?: Vegetarian, but not consistently.
Example recipes: BBQ Chicken & Broccoli, Pesto Meatloaf, Bistro Steak Sandwich, Shrimp & Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Check out our Dinnerly review and Dinnerly details to learn more! Ships to the US only.
Martha & Marley Spoon
The Cost: Meals start at $8.20 per serving + free shipping. Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: By subscribing to this meal kit box, you’re benefitting from Martha Stewart’s honed-in tastes! Sending quality, artisanal ingredients for some of her favorite dishes, this subscription offers a wide variety of classic and creative recipes to choose from.
Which special diets do they cater to?: Vegetarian, other special diets, but inconsistently
Example recipes: Butter-Basted Steak & Fries, Tomato & Pesto Tortelloni Bake, Tandoori Salmon, Mediterranean Sumac Chicken Thighs
Check out our Martha & Marley Spoon reviews and Martha & Marley Spoon details to learn more! Ships to most of the contiguous US.
Gobble
The Cost: $11.99 per serving + $6.99 shipping. Sign up here!
What kind of food do you get?: Does your schedule require a turn-around for dinner? No problem—Gobble offers 15-minute dinners made from fresh ingredients! Meals arrive with much of the portioning, chopping, and marinating already taken care of, so cooking is super-simple and doable in a time crunch. We love that their menu options can be sorted to show kid-friendly dishes to help plan for successful family dinners!
Which special diets do they cater to?: Vegetarian
Example recipes: Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders with Carrots & Green Beans, Chimichurri Salmon with Broccolini & Saffron Rice, Greek Pita Wrap with Roasted Vegetables & Hummus, Ahi Tuna with Ohitashi-Style Swiss Chard & Furikake
Check out our Gobble reviews to learn more! Ships to the continental US only.
Daily Harvest
The Cost: Ranges from $7.75 per cup for 9 per box, to $6.99 per cup for 24 per box. Sign up here!
COUPON: Use this link and coupon code GOODFOOD4U to save $25 off your first order!
What kind of food do you get?: You may know Daily Harvest for the smoothies, but this blender-friendly brand has become so much more! Superfood categories include smoothies, harvest bowls, soups, lattes, oat bowls, chia bowls, and even plant-based gluten-free bites for a sweet treat. These healthy-ingredient cups come completely stuffed with fruits and veggies, and most simply require adding liquid and heating or blending. That’s it!
Which special diets do they cater to?: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free, paleo
Example recipes: Chocolate + Blueberry Smoothie, Brussels Sprouts + Lime Pad Tie Harvest Bowl, Mango + Turmeric Chia Bowl, Coconut + Lemon Bites
Check out our Daily Harvest reviews to learn more! Ships to the US only.
Mosaic
Image from our upcoming review.
First Delivery Date: Within 1 week, with deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Cost: $79.92/delivery. Choose to have your meals delivered every week, 2 weeks, or 4 weeks. Sign up here!
COUPON: Use code MSA30 to save $30 off over your first two boxes ($15 off each box)
What kind of food do you get?: Healthy, flavorful meals made from real ingredients. They feature veggie-heavy noodle bowls, risottos, and veggie bowls packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and flavor. Each meal can be heated in 5 minutes or less in the microwave, or you can remove the food from its tray to heat it in the oven or stovetop.
Which special diets do they cater to?:All meals are vegetarian, some are vegan.
Example recipes: Ginger sesame noodles with trio of green vegetables, an al dente buckwheat soba, and a savory miso peanut sauce; Golden beet orzo with rainbow chard and capers; Greek jackfruit bowl with roasted red peppers, pickled onions, chickpeas with parsley and mint, feta crumbles, and tahini
Ships to some parts of the US. Enter your zip code here to check if they serve your area.
Purple Carrot
Cost: $11.33/meal. Sign up here!
Ships to: The US.
COUPON: Use code CARROT30 to get $30 off your first box.
What You Get: Purple Carrot is the leading vegan subscription meal kit, so if you’re vegetarian and would like to take things a step further by trying out eliminating dairy, this would be a great option for you! Their ingredients are 100% plant-based, and their meals represent a world of unique cuisine. From cozy comfort foods to refreshing salads, the Purple Carrot recipes are sure to broaden your vegan repertoire. Get 3 meals per week, or skip weeks according to your needs.
Check out our latest Purple Carrot review and our Purple Carrot details for more information on subscribing.
Online Grocery Options
Rastelli's
Image via Rastelli's
First Delivery Date: Expect 7-12 business days for delivery
Cost: Starts at $27. Save 5% with subscriptions. Free US shipping for orders $200+. Subscribe here!
Ships to: The US.
What You Get: Rastelli's may currently be only shipping boxes of specific meats a-la-cart; check their site to see what is currently available for chicken, ground beef, steak, salmon, shrimp, tuna, and/or sausage.
Good to Know: All meat from Rastelli's is antibiotic, steroid, and hormone free.
Thrive Market
First Delivery Date: Orders ship in 1-4 days depending on location. (Wine-only orders ship in 1-2 days).
FYI: Thrive is also limiting orders to just certain hours during the day in order to keep shipping times reasonable, although it looks like the reduced hours will start to lift in early May. Check their blog for the latest updates.
COUPON: Use this link to get $20 in shopping credit when you sign up for an annual membership ($60 a year).
Thrive Market is somewhat similar to the Costco model but online only. You pay an annual fee ($60) to get access to shop their market at prices that are lower than you would likely find in your local supermarket. All orders of $49 or more ship free. Basically, their goal is to make living healthier easier and cheaper. Their inventory covers non-perishable grocery items, home items (like cleaning products), personal care items, and beauty items. (They offer wine and meat and seafood, but I haven’t had a chance to try those categories out yet!) And everything is ingredient-conscious: organic & non-GMO brands.
Check out our Thrive Market review to learn more!
Hungry Root
First Delivery Date: Order now for delivery in about 7- 10 days. (Note you have to go to the very last step in the checkout flow after entering credit card info to see your delivery date, but you can see the date before you place your order.) Sign up here!
COUPON: Use code MSA20 to get 20% off your first two boxes, or get 30% off your first delivery of $99+ (no code needed).
Currently Hungryroot offers products in the following categories:
- Fresh Cut Vegetables (Shredded Brussels sprouts, beet “noodles”, butternut squash ribbons, and more.)
- Grains & Pastas (Think pastas made from non-wheat flours or rice + alternative grain combos.)
- Sauces (Thai Peanut Sauce, Kale Pesto, Beet Pesto, Superfood Tomato Sauce, and more.)
- Proteins (Prepared meat, fish, tofu, and more.)
- Grab-and-Go Foods (Oatmeals, soups, grain and bean salads, etc.)
- Sweets (Plant-based treats, such as their famously popular Black Bean Brownie Batter and Almond Chickpea Dough.)
- Jazzy Extras (Things you might sprinkle on top of a salad or snack on throughout the day, like Crunchy Bean Toppers.)
Check out our review of Hungry Root to learn more!
Let me know if you have any questions about these subscriptions.
Winc
Earliest Delivery Date: About 5-10 days. From Winc's FAQ:" "Your order will ship within 2 business days of processing, and shipping typically takes 3-7 business days depending on your distance from our fulfillment center."
The Cost: Prices start at $13/bottle with free shipping for orders with 4+ bottles. Sign up here!
About the Box: Your Winc journey will begin with a fun and easy survey where you can indicate your preferences. If you’re not sure what your preferences are, or aren’t super knowledgeable about wine, not to worry: the questions are designed to be easy for both newbies and seasoned vino enjoyers to answer. Winc then takes your answers to match you with unique, affordable wines that you’re sure to love. If you’re not feeling one of Winc’s recommendations, you can totally make changes to your box, or skip the month entirely.
Read our Winc reviews and check out our Winc info to learn more. Ships to most of the US.
Crowd Cow
First Delivery Date: Up to 8 days. From Crowd Cow's FAQ: "Exact shipping time varies depending on your location but for many regions can arrive in as few as 2 days. We will give you an estimated delivery date when you place an order. Orders ship in less than 5 business days and take about 1-3 days to arrive."
Cost: Starts at $89/delivery + free US shipping.
What You Get: Farm-to-table craft meat. Choose from boxes including Ground Beef, Lean Protein, Farmers Market (a variety of meats including chicken, beef, bacon, sausage, and more), Japanese Wagyu, Farmers Market Reserve (premium cuts of items described in Farmers Market option), and Steak Lovers. With each shipment, Crowd Cow sends information about the animal's breed, how it was raised, and the independent ranch where the meat came from.
Ships to the continental US. Check out our Crowd Cow review for more info!
Porter Road
First Delivery Date: "You can anticipate your order to leave our facility 5-7 days after shopping, with it arriving on your doorstep 2-3 days later." Shop now for delivery next week.
Cost: Subscription boxes start at $70 + free US shipping. Sign up here!
What You Get: Porter Road is a purveyor of 100% pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, from farms in Kentucky and Tennessee. They raise their animals humanely and sustainably, and all their processing—from harvesting and dry aging to hand-cutting each and every piece—is done in-house. You can purchase meat a la carte or subscribe to one of five box options.
Good to Know: Due to the natural environment and organic, vegetarian, non-GMO diet Porter Road's with which animals are raised, you may notice their pork, lamb, and beef are darker in color, and their chicken has a golden yellow tone to it. That deeper color represents deeper flavor, which comes along with the territory of humane, healthy raising.
Ships to the continental US.
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