Last updated on 9/18/22 Show
If you currently live in the state of California and receive CalFresh benefits, we have great news! There are restaurants that take EBT in California. Your CalFresh EBT Card or Golden State Advantage card can be used at select restaurants and fast food places if you meet the eligibility criteria. In this post, we will explain in detail how the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) works and how you can qualify to use your EBT at these restaurants. In addition, we will provide you a complete list of fast food places and restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT for 2022. However, first, we are going to explain what the California Restaurant Meals program is about and which counties are participating. Second, we will explain the requirements for the RMP and how you can use your CalFresh EBT at these restaurants. Finally, we will provide you a complete list of restaurants that take EBT in California, broken down by county. All you need to do is scroll down and find the county where you live or a nearby county that has the meals program. Alert: CalFresh Benefits to Increase in 2023 – Learn More This post will cover:
What is CalFresh? CalFresh is the name for the California Food Stamps program. It is also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The SNAP program is a federal nutrition program that helps people with low income buy healthy food. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, convenience stores, and some farmers’ markets and co-op food programs. The CalFresh program is a nutrition program. It is not a welfare cash assistance program (which is called TANF). Also, you do not have to be receiving TANF to get CalFresh. Furthermore, CalFresh is a federal entitlement program. This means anyone who is eligible will receive benefits. You will not be taking away benefits from someone else if you apply. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees SNAP at the federal level. In California, the program is managed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). If approved for CalFresh, you can get up to $204 a month per household member on an EBT card. To apply for CalFresh, see our post on How to Apply for California SNAP Benefits. California Restaurant Meals ProgramThe Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) allows CalFresh recipients who are 60 years of age or older, disabled, or homeless to use their CalFresh benefits to purchase lower-cost prepared meals at approved participating restaurants in certain counties. If you fit one of the groups described above, you can use your CalFresh California EBT card at select restaurants and fast-food chains throughout the state. Currently, the restaurant meals program is active in the following counties:
Restaurant Meals Program RequirementsTo use your Golden State Advantage EBT Card at restaurants and fast-food chains in Los Angeles, you must first meet certain requirements. To be eligible for the Restaurant Meals Program, you must:
If you do not meet the requirements listed above, you are not eligible to use your California EBT Card at restaurants and fast-food chains. How to use your EBT Card at RestaurantsUsing your EBT Card to purchase hot meals at restaurants and fast food locations is easy. Here’s what you do:
Restaurants that Take EBT in California by CountyWe have listed below the restaurants that take EBT in California by County. Scroll down to find your county or a nearby county and see the restaurants in that county that accept EBT. Alameda County Restaurant Meals ProgramHere are the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in Alameda County: Carl’s
Jr. Carl’s Jr. Pizza Hut El Torero Taqueria Jamba Juice Los Angeles County Restaurant Meals ProgramHere are the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in the county of Los Angeles. For a more detailed list, including addresses and phone numbers, see our post on Restaurants that accept CalFresh in LA County. Note: Before you visit a particular restaurant below, call that location to make sure they participate in the Restaurant Meals Progam (RMP). That is because not all locations of a particular chain of restaurants may be participating in the RMP.
Orange County Restaurant Meals ProgramHere are the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in Orange County. For a more detailed list, including addresses and phone numbers, see our post on Restaurants that accept CalFresh in Orange County. Note: Before you visit a particular restaurant below, call that location to make sure they participate in the Restaurant Meals Progam (RMP). That is because not all locations of a particular chain of restaurants may be participating in the RMP.
Riverside County Restaurant Meals ProgramHere are the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in Orange County. For a more detailed list, including addresses and phone numbers, see our post on Restaurants that accept CalFresh in Riverside County. Note: Before you visit a particular restaurant below, call that location to make sure they participate in the Restaurant Meals Progam (RMP). That is because not all locations of a particular chain of restaurants may be participating in the RMP.
Ventura County Restaurant Meals ProgramWe have listed below the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in Ventura County, CA by City. Scroll down to find your city or a nearby city and see which restaurants in that county accept CalFresh EBT. CamarilloJohnny Rockets Pizza Man Dan’s #28 Subway #1298 Subway #26679 Thai-Peru Wingstop #1063 Newbury ParkJack In The Box #5444 MoorparkSubway #25089 Pizza Man
Dan’s #27 OjaiSubway #3418 OxnardJack In The Box #3353 Jack In The Box #3252 Pizza Man Dan’s #22 Piara Pizza Subway #38485 Subway #29287 Port HunemePizza Man Dan’s #24 Santa PaulaLos Arcos Restaurant Simi ValleySubway Jack In The Box #3540 Jack In The Box #3281 Subway #1854 Numero Uno Pizza
#22 Wingstop #1370 Subway #33682 Jack In The Box #3365 Thousand OaksJack In The Box #351 VenturaSubway Subway #5671 Subway #6057 Taqueria Ventura Dona Raquel Pizza Man Dan’s #23 Pizza Man Dan’s #21 Mai’s Café Sacramento County Restaurant Meals ProgramWe have listed below the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in Sacramento County, CA by area. Scroll down to find your area or a nearby city and see which restaurants in that county accept CalFresh EBT. Downtown/Oak ParkOak Park Market Del Taco 583 Pizza Hut #11775 Subway #5775 Subway #18070 Subway #6982 Subway #23278 Subway Subway East SacramentoEl Pollo Loco #6130 Pizza Hut #11758 Subway #27468 Del Taco 841 SacramentoEl Pollo Loco #6170 El Pollo Loco #6104 Southern Creations Subway #50550 Burger King #16003 North SacramentoDel Taco #581 Subway #26214 Del Taco #129 El Pollo Loco #3518 El Pollo Loco #3513 El Pollo Loco #3520 New Rice Bowl Express Pizza Hut #11664 Pizza Hut #11761 Pizza Hut #14697 Pizza Hut #23883 Del Taco #977 Mr. Pickles Sandwich 5900 Subway #51761 Del Taco # 133 Del Taco # 140 Del Taco # 194 Subway # 35082 Subway # 49874 Burger King #17876 Del Taco #742 Del Taco #1227 El Pollo Loco #6153 Rivera Mart El Pollo Loco #3435 5055 Pizza Hut #11755 Subway #882 Burger King #1841 Burger King #16250 South SacramentoBurger King #17720 Subway #2748 Subway #3433 Pizza Hut #11648 WINGSTOP Burger King #1782 Del Taco #967 Burger King #3223 Del Taco #887 El Pollo Loco #3605 Blimpie Subs #156 El Pollo Loco #6106 Burger King #5052 Burger King #5085 Fresh Producers Burger King #4135 Pizza Hut #11753 El Pollo Loco #6150 Fresh Producers Fresh Producers Burger King #17592 Chillbox Restaurants that Take EBT in California SummaryHere’s the bottom line: The California Restaurant Meals program applies to those who are homeless, elderly (age 60 or older), or disabled. If you are one of the groups above and have an active California EBT Card, you can use your CalFresh benefits to buy food at select restaurants. This includes hot food that can be eaten at the premises. Currently, 15 counties in California participate in the program, including Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside county. Still Have Questions?For details about the Discounts that come with the California EBT Card, click here: CA EBT Discount Guide. If you have further questions about California SNAP or EBT Card, please let us know by filling out the comment form below and we will answer your question ASAP. Be sure to check out our other articles about CalFresh and CalFresh EBT, including:
Where can I pay with EBT fast food?Fast Food Restaurants That Take EBT. Burger King.. Subway.. Taco Bell.. Domino's Pizza.. Jack in the Box.. Rally's.. Denny's.. Can you buy hot food with EBT in Alabama?What can I buy with EBT? You can use food stamps to buy groceries, snacks, and seeds or plants that will produce food. You can't use food stamps to buy alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, or any non-food household items.
Where is EBT accepted in Maryland?1(800)-332-6347
Use your EBT card to shop securely for fresh produce and groceries at these participating stores in the Maryland area: Amazon, ShopRite, Walmart, Food Lion, Giant of Maryland, Martin's, Aldi. Visit these online retailers to order your groceries online!
Where can you use EBT in Washington?P-EBT benefits can be used like a debit card to buy food in most grocery stores and farmers markets, or to buy food online at Amazon, Walmart and Safeway/Albertsons as well as the A&J Select Market in Stevenson, Washington.
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