Digital Editor Instacart is providing bonuses of up to $500 to its shopping community for its dedication during the pandemic. To recognize the important role that its employees have played during a difficult year, Instacart is providing special thank-you bonuses of up to $500 for in-store shoppers and shift leads, as well as full-service shoppers. "Shopper" is the term the company uses for those who fulfill orders by selecting items in grocery stores and delivering them to the consumers who placed the orders. The year 2020 was certainly the busiest year for the e-commerce service, as the COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for same-day delivery of groceries and household goods.