Instcart is giving its shoppers a thank you bonus of up to $500

Instacart in an announcement made Thursday, is recognizing the important role that its shoppers have played during a difficult year with a thank-you bonuses of up to $500 for in-store and full-service shoppers.

“From bringing daily essentials and groceries to seniors sheltering in place, to making sure busy parents juggling remote work and distance learning have snacks for their kids, shoppers have delivered for the critical needs of customers everywhere — going above and beyond in doing so," said Instacart.

The company is providing $50 to $500 to active shoppers who shopped and delivered with the company throughout 2020. The bonus amount for full-service shoppers will be based on the number of batches shopped over the past year. The bonus amount for in-store shoppers will be based on the amount of hours worked over the past month.

"This year, hundreds of thousands of people chose to shop with Instacart, helping connect customers to the retailers they love and the groceries and goods they need," said Instacart. "As Instacart continues to serve as a lifeline for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, we want to recognize our in-store teams as well as full-service shoppers for your commitment during this time of need."