Thrive Market 4+

I was somewhat skeptical about using a grocery delivery service. We have used, and actually like, make at home meal delivery services, but have had issues with the ingredients upon arrival. I had concerns about the shipping of my ordered products prior to receiving them from Thrive. No need to worry, I ended up being so incredibly impressed with the care and attention that went into the packing of my shipment! The individual that prepares your order actually hand signs the inside of the flap of the box, in my case Shelly! Thank you Shelly, you’re attention to detail, and pride in your efforts did not go unnoticed! I’m a huge fan of what this business is doing, and I couldn’t be happier with the level of services they are providing during our current National crisis. I feel it should be noted that the company’s CEO sent an email to their customers thanking them for their understanding about delivery delays related to the extreme volume of orders being placed due to the pandemic. I’ve never felt delivery intervals were even remotely excessive, and would say the opposite actually. Our orders were processed and shipped very quickly. Additionally, the message also said that he, the CEO, would be donating the remainder of his salary for the year to the Covid-19 Relief Fund! Keep it up Thrive Market, you’ve convinced this former skeptic, and my family is truly appreciative of the services you are providing us. Thanks to the entire Thrive Market team!

First, I do get fantastic savings on a ton of staples I use all year round. Second, there are a lot of products I can't get anywhere else, which are simply the best. The Thrive Market label offers products which are better than anything I can find anywhere else. And at great prices! (For me, items like the only *organic* low fodmap marinara sauce on the market, which also happens to be fresh-tasting and delicious. And one of the two hands-down best wheat-free pastas on the market -- Thrive Market Organic Elbows. Plus, the only other wheat-free pasta I've found to have both healthy ingredients and great flavor, is also available at a great price from Thrive. As weird as it sounds, the organic green banana fusilli taste amazing! And I discovered that on Thrive, as well.) Third, Thrive is clearly doing its best to reduce its environmental impacts. In a world which is set up to make that a huge challenge, I appreciate companies like Thrive, which continue to strive to reduce the negative impacts of doing business in the modern world.

I love the products Thrive Market offers. I have discovered things I never knew I needed… haha! You’re also able to search based on dietary needs which is fantastic!

The only problem I have with Thrive is that it guarantees lowest prices, but I’ve found that not to always be true. Especially with meat…. My grocery store has a large selection of humane raised meat products for way less then what Thrive asks for (including wild caught, tested seafood) on top of having to spend an absurd amount of money to get the free Frozen shipping. For just me and my husband, I find we are losing rather than saving money in most cases. So, I find if I price check at the grocery store against Thrive market prices, I do better saving money. I just don’t have the time to constantly be doing this, so sadly I’ll be saying goodbye to Thrive.

However, I’m in an area that has lots of ethnic groceries, healthy options, and cheap store prices so I am blessed with that. If you are not, and you have the money, Thrive is for you (and if you don’t have the money, Thrive does offer a price match if you’re able to find a product priced for less than what their price is). In summary, I’d be a loyal customer if meat prices were less, frozen shipping had a lower limit, and if they actually had lower prices. Perhaps if they had a small family vs large family subscriptions, with different free shipping limits and so on, then this could work for us.