CalFresh beneficiaries in California can receive up to $60 in monthly refunds when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at designated participating stores.
According to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program operates on a 1-to-1 matching basis, adding $1 to the EBT card for every $1 spent on fresh produce using the CalFresh EBT card.
The program is available to current CalFresh beneficiaries as well as past recipients who still have food assistance balances remaining on their EBT cards.
For instance, spending $20 on fruits and vegetables at a participating store will automatically credit an additional $20 back onto the EBT card. This extra benefit is provided separately from standard monthly CalFresh allocations, allowing households to receive up to $60 per month without needing any prior application.
The pilot program runs temporarily until allocated funds are exhausted. In Southern California, all Mother’s Nutritional Center locations currently offer this program.
A complete list of participating stores and farmers markets is available on the Mother’s Nutritional Center website.
