After about a week and a half of refreshing Whole Foods online to see if delivery slots were available, I decided I needed to look into other options. Instacart got my hopes up when I saw a time available and then as I went to finish my order, I suddenly lost my spot.

While instant gratification is definitely a thing of the past, I managed to find a few different services that are now my constant go-tos, and worth the [shorter than normal] wait.

1. Our Harvest: If honey lavender cheese and lemon beet hummus doesn’t pique your interest, how about top-quality, fresh food at fair prices? Our Harvest is an online farmers market that delivers to select areas in New York, Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut. I’ve ordered from here a few times now and love checking out the curated selection of the most delicious, locally-sourced groceries. There are various departments you can select from including produce, meat, poultry, seafood, bakery and pantry, etc. By inputting your zip code and providing your email, you are alerted when delivery slots are available. My orders usually come within a week and so far, I have been more than satisfied.

2. Misfits Market: How does organic produce delivered directly to you for up to 40% less than grocery store prices sound (other than being a super long sentence)? Every box of Misfits Market produce you order benefits farmers, helps prevent food waste and ultimately helps save our environment.The company rescues produce from regional farms and distributes it throughout the Northeast, South and Midwest. It took a few weeks for my first box to deliver, but now they are coming quickly, on a regular basis. While you don’t get to select the produce that comes in the box, you can select a few pantry staples after your first order. I am getting items I would not typically too - I just had stuffed squash this weekend and it was delicious.

3. Baldor: Baldor is one of the largest importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. They buy directly from domestic farmers and international growers and provide to restaurants and home delivery. There is a minimum spend of $250 and my mom has typically ordered in bulk and dropped off some meats and produce for me (with a mask, and she leaves it on my doorstep for those wondering :)). It is definitely a great option if you are living with family members/a number of people.

4. Amazon: Old faithful never lets me down. While prime delivery may take a day or two longer, it is still fast. I have been ordering some staples like oatmeal, simple mills boxed products and cleaning products.

I have also been wanting to try Sakara Life, Daily Harvest and Thrive Market, but have not yet. I’ll let you know what I think when I do! In the meantime, what are some other grocery delivery services you would add to the list? LMK! Stay well xx