Whole Foods Adds Same-Day Delivery In Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ — Fans of Whole Foods who live in Freehold now can have items from the grocery store delivered to their homes the same day with the expansion of the Prime Now service.

Whole Foods Market, which is owned by Amazon, launched the popular delivery service in Wednesday. New Jersey Amazon Prime members can shop through the Prime Now service for thousands of items sold at Whole Foods, including locally sourced merchandise.

More zip codes are constantly being added to the service, Carly Golden, an Amazon spokesperson, said. (Customers are encouraged to check Amazon's Prime Now website for exact locations and information.)

The service is available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; customers can pay $7.99 on orders of $35 or more for a one-hour delivery.

The service launched in South Jersey in June. (See related: Amazon Offering Free 2-Hour Whole Foods Delivery In Philly Area)

Christina Minardi, executive vice president of operations for Whole Foods Market, said the delivery service is "a hit" with customers.

Amazon purchased Whole Foods in 2017 and offers in-store discounts for Amazon Prime members. An Amazon Prime membership costs $119 annually, or $12.99 a month.

With reporting by Daniel Hubbard, Patch staff

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