9 Legit Ways to Get Free Food on Doordash Today (Insider Tips & Tricks)

It has over 25 million consumers, most of whom are Americans.

DoorDash also dominates nearly half of the food delivery industry in the country.

Some years ago, I worked for DoorDash back when they offered remote order-placing positions. I would place phone and web restaurant orders on behalf of customers from the comfort of my home.

Unfortunately, the position was outsourced. It was good while it lasted.

(Okay, back to how to snag free DoorDash grub.)

You’re probably thinking, “Seriously, I can get free takeout without paying anything?”

Yes! Keep reading.

Below are some methods you can use so you don’t have to break the bank to get a free DoorDash-delivered meal.

Free DoorDash Food Hacks

Use these hacks to satisfy your takeout cravings without spending any money.

1. Sign up for DoorDash email marketing campaigns

As annoying as getting bombarded with emails can be, sometimes they’re useful, especially when they include great food deals.

All DoorDash accounts offer an option for customers to sign up for email marketing campaigns.

Once you opt into these emails, monitor your inbox for special promotions, particularly during food holidays like Pie Day or Spaghetti Day.

During these food holidays, DoorDash and its partner restaurants often team up to provide customers with coupons for free food that corresponds with the holiday.

2. Purchase a DashPass

Though buying a DashPass might seem counterintuitive when trying to get free food, it’s worth it in the long run.

It costs approximately $10 per month (or $96 per year).

However, you can get a 30-day free trial if you haven’t used DashPass before.

Additionally, if you have an eligible Chase credit card, your DashPass subscription is free for a whole year!

Some of the perks you get with DashPass include free delivery and reduced service fees on select orders, member-only exclusive offers, and five percent credit back on DoorDash Pickup orders.

3. Make use of DoorDash’s Referral Program

Some things are more fun with friends, and telling your loved ones about DoorDash creates a win-win; they get to try out a new service, and you get free food.

Here’s how the process works:

• Log into your DoorDash account to find your referral code.
• Share it with a relative or friend in person, via email, or through your social media account.
• They create their account using your referral code.
• Then, they place an order that meets DoorDash’s minimum threshold.
• A DoorDash credit will arrive in your account within a day and apply to your next order.

Feel free to inquire about DoorDash’s affiliate program to earn extra cash and get free food.

Email: affiliates@doordash.com

4. Ask your favorite restaurant(s) about its apps

Some restaurants have special partnerships with DoorDash that enable them to offer deals to their customers, like coupons or rewards programs via apps.

Next time you visit your favorite eatery, ask an employee or manager about any DoorDash partnerships they might have.

5. Get a DoorDash gift card

DoorDash sells gift cards on its website (you can also buy them from popular retailers like Best Buy and Amazon).

You could also wait for someone to give one to you for your birthday or other special occasions.

But why buy a gift card or wait for someone else to give you one when you can get one yourself without spending a penny?

How?

By joining survey sites!

Survey sites like Swagbucks, PrizeRebel, and Survey Junkie pay you in gift cards for taking surveys and completing other tasks.

Taking online surveys is a fun and easy way to get free DoorDash gift cards.

6. Request a loved one to place an order on your behalf

DoorDash offers what’s called gift deliveries.

Gift deliveries allow customers to order goods and have them delivered to another address.

This is a great option if you’re short on cash and a friend or family member has a DoorDash account (and doesn’t mind ordering for you, of course).

Your loved one can even provide DoorDash with your number in case you have any questions about your delivery.

7. Find DoorDash promo codes

To find promo codes for DoorDash orders, simply type “DoorDash promo code” into Google or another search engine. Then, scroll down and click on any website you like to retrieve it.

You can also find promo codes within the DoorDash app, and DoorDash sometimes sends them via email.

8. Be on the lookout for giveaways on social media

Follow Twitter, Facebook, or other social media platforms to watch for special promotions.

Every now and then, influencers and businesses offer cool giveaways like free stuff or DoorDash coupons you can use toward your favorite restaurant or grocery store.

9. Sign up for an account if you haven’t already

Not a DoorDash user yet?

By signing up for a new account, you won’t have to pay a delivery fee on your first order.

Plus, DoorDash offers special new user discounts, often giving you up to a certain percentage off your first order.

You can also get new member promo codes by using the method outlined in No. 7.

Get started by signing up through their website or apps. (Android/Apple)

Satisfy Your Cravings with Free DoorDash Food Today!

Nearly everyone has walked into their kitchen and thought, “I don’t feel like cooking or eating leftovers. I want burgers, pizza, or a lobster dinner instead.”

There are days (or nights) when you don’t feel like cooking or eating leftovers, and that’s perfectly okay.

Still, you don’t want to spend tons of money on meals and delivery fees.

Luckily, you can save yourself both money and headaches on DoorDash orders by using the techniques above.

Now that you know how to get free food on DoorDash, don’t just sit there wallowing in hunger.

Order from your favorite restaurant, sit back, and wait for your meal to arrive at your doorstep.