How does this work with AYC?
Pay for your order at your grocery store.
Once your food is paid online, then you fill out our form for pickup and delivery. Usually when we pick up an order we use your name, some store send you a bar code or order number which we need in order to pickup your food.
* If you require help setting up your online shopping order we would be happy to help you set your first order up for you. We would habe to schedule atime to meet to do this. Call 828-900-9466 for an appointment.
Payment for AYC Grocery Pickup & Delivery
- Driver Pickup Fee - $25
- From Pickup to Destination Address x $1.60 per mile
- Plus a tip (15%-25%) for the driver.
- Payment is made at the time of delivery via mobile terminal
- All delivery is paid with credit or debit card
- Tips are accepted at the time of payment via debit card, credit card, cash or Venmo.
AYC Delivery drivers will pickup your items from your destination, and we delivery them to your door. The only time we will not deliver if there is a bad blizzard or weather has closed the roads.
Example Order :
Pickup from Publix in Boone NC and delivered to Banner Elk NC
1 - $25.00 Pickup Fee
2 - From Pickup to Destination Address - Miles to Delivery 17.8
4 - Total Miles (17.8) x $1.60 per mile = $28.48
5 - Payment Calulation for Order - $25.00 + $28.48= $53.48
6 - Tip for Driver 20% - $10.70 + $53.48 = $64.18
* If you would like AYC, to put your groceries in your home or cabin rental before you get there, we charge $20 put away fee. We will need your code to enter the rental.
** If you want AYC, to shop for your items there will be an extra charge of $30 per hr.
All delivery is paid via mobile terminal with credit card at the time of drop off and delivery. We accept cash tips an Venmo.
Advantages of Grocery Pickup & Delivery with AYC
Saves Travel Time
Mountainous terrain often means winding roads, longer distances to large grocery stores, and slower driving. Pickup or delivery lets you avoid that extra travel time.
Better in Bad Weather
Weather in the mountains can be unpredictable—snow, ice, heavy rain etc. Delivery means you don’t need to drive in hazardous conditions. Even pickup helps you wait indoors instead of walking or carrying groceries far.
Convenience & Less Hassle
You can order ahead, schedule a time, avoid crowds, waiting in lines, lugging heavy items up steep driveways or along tricky paths.
Reduced Fuel Costs & Vehicle Wear
Fewer trips out = less fuel used, less wear on brakes, tires, etc., which is a bigger deal when roads are steep or rough.
More Efficient Grocery Planning & Budgeting
When ordering online, you can see prices as you add items, avoid impulse buys, compare items more easily. Some services let you save favorite items, etc.
Access to More Product Variety
If local small stores have limited stock, a delivery / bigger store pickup service might give you access to a wider selection (especially if they aggregate from larger stores).
Support for Those With Mobility Issues
For elderly people, those with physical limitations, or households without easy transportation, having delivery or pickup (where groceries are brought to your car) makes grocery access easier.
Flexibility in Scheduling
You can pick times that work with your schedule; deliveries might be scheduled at convenient times (morning, afternoon) rather than being forced to shop during peak hours.
Reducing Waste
Since you pick or specify what you want, less chance of buying things you don’t use or losing perishable items waiting in traffic.
Safety & Health
It reduces exposure to crowds (good in flu season or during pandemics), which is extra helpful in remote/rural areas with fewer healthcare resources.
Consistency in Supply
During times when local stores may run low (e.g. after storms or supply chain disruptions), being connected to a broader distribution network via delivery or bigger stores can make it more likely you’ll have access to essentials.