10 ITEMS OR LESS: IRA FROM SAN FRANCISCO

The Instacart community is as diverse as the items in the grocery store — every day, tens of thousands of individuals shop, deliver, and become an extension of people’s households. We want to share this community’s stories, highlighting Instacart shoppersall across North America. 10 Items or Less is a series featuring just some of the amazing members of the Instacart community, sharing their unique experiences and secret sauce with the world.

What’s your name and where are you from? My name is Ira, and I’m from San Francisco, California.

How long have you been shopping with Instacart? I’ve been shopping with Instacart since April 2020.

Why did you decide to start shopping with Instacart? I was always looking for extra income on top of my current job. Prior to doing this, I used to work with other gig companies part time.

What’s your favorite thing about shopping with Instacart? I really enjoy helping out the community and seeing smiles on people’s faces when they get their order done right!

What 3 items are always in your personal shopping cart? My phone, cooler bags, and my positive attitude!

What’s a fun fact that would surprise us about you? I always go the extra mile for my customers, and I’ll say yes to customers when they request add ons. I also enjoy having friendly conversations with customers either over chat or in person when I complete their delivery. I always meet a lot of great people no matter where I go on my journey.

What’s a shopping tip that a lot of people might not know (your “secret sauce”)? Have a system that works for you when it comes to shopping multiple orders, and always pay attention to details on every order.

Do you have any relationships you’ve made while shopping with Instacart? Yes, of course! I’ve made a lot of friends with store employees as well as the store managers. The more they see me shopping in their store, the more they love talking to me. Good vibes always 😎

What’s your most used emoji? 😇

What’s one piece of guidance or encouragement you would give to our shopper community? If this is your first time getting your feet wet with Instacart, go all the way in and don’t stop. We can all learn and grow with this platform and provide good feedback to the team from time to time.

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