10 Items or Less: To Many More Years

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 shoppers, shift leads, and site managers all 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.

1. What’s your name and where are you from? Lisa R from Williamsburg, VA.

1. How long have you been shopping with Instacart, and in what roles? About 4 years as a full-service shopper.

1. When and why did you decide to start shopping with Instacart? I started about 4 years ago when a friend told me about Instacart. I was really happy that I could work when I wanted.

1. What’s your favorite thing about shopping with Instacart? I love the flexibility, especially being a mother to 3 children.

1. What 3 items are always in your personal shopping cart? Snacks, water, and salads.

1. What’s a fun fact that would surprise us about you? Everyone that meets me calls me "Sunshine" because I'm always smiling. I'm also very motherly towards everyone.

1. Do you have any relationships you’ve made while working with Instacart? I have been told that I have become like family to a lot of my customers. I have made many relationships with customers and store staff.

1. What’s your “side dish” — a hobby, a hidden talent, another job you do on the side? Being a mother! My children are my world!

1. What’s one piece of guidance or encouragement you would give to the shopper community? If you feel overwhelmed, just breathe! Enjoy the community.

1. Anything else you want to share with the shopper community? I hope to do this for many more years!