I make up to $900 per week with my ‘addicting’ food side hustle – it’s free to start and perfect for students

CASH-STRAPPED college students are discovering flexible ways to earn or supplement their income.

As the cost of everything from tuition to living expenses rises, one student has found an easy side gig to make her some cash .

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Adely Neenos ( @musclemommy ), a college student and TikToker , recently shared her experience with DoorDash, offering her followers a glimpse into her side gig.

In a TikTok post , Neenos shared a selfie captioned, “It gets addicting.”

“I’m going to start doordashing in my free time!!” she added in the photo post.

The second part of her post included a screenshot of her earnings from the DoorDash app, showcasing her impressive cash flow.

In April, Neenos made $731.54, making $75, $525, and $132 per week from delivering food to people’s homes.

Her earnings from the previous months were even more substantial: $1,163.06 in March and $1,048.33 in February.

For March, she made $794.59 in one week and $368.47 the next.

In that same vein, she earned $154.63 after working one week in April and $893.70 the next.

She humorously captioned the earnings screenshot, “Don’t go there ’cause you’ll never return,” highlighting the potential for consistent income that DoorDash provides.

TIME TO DASH

More individuals are turning to flexible job opportunities that fit their busy schedules.

DoorDash offers a unique side hustle that allows you to work when you want, giving you the freedom to control your hours and earnings as Neenos highlighted in her video.

One of the standout features of working with DoorDash is the autonomy it provides, per its website .

Once you sign up, you have the power to choose whether to accept delivery offers based on demand in your area.

The DoorDash app also offers promotions like Challenges and Peak Pay, enabling you to earn more instantly.

Side hustles and tax implications

The extra income made from side hustles may need to be reported to the IRS.

If you receive more than $600 in gross payouts from a selling platform like eBay, the site will issue you a Form 1099-K to use in your tax return.

Individuals should calculate their adjusted gross income, taxable earnings, and deductions for the year.

They can use the 1040-ES form to calculate estimated taxes.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Getting started as a Dasher is quick and easy.

You can sign up in just a few minutes and typically begin earning within days.

After your application is approved, you’ll have the opportunity to start dashing right away and can cash out instantly, subject to availability and meeting eligibility requirements.

As a Dasher, you’ll always earn Base Pay for accepted offers, which is calculated based on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the delivery, according to the company.

You can earn tips directly from customers, with Dashers receiving 100% of all tips.

To become a Dasher, you need to meet a few basic requirements:

1. Age: You must be 18 years or older (19 in certain states).
2. Vehicle: Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities) is acceptable.
3. Documentation: A valid driver’s license or ID (if biking), along with a Social Security number for a background check.

The U.S. Sun has previously covered other side hustle ideas for earning extra cash.

One entrepreneur managed to make $850 in just 30 minutes by simply knocking on doors and walking around his neighborhood.

Another individual revealed how to earn thousands each month through an Airbnb side hustle that requires no upfront investment and isn’t related to renting.