CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program Resumes Operations Statewide
The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program, which offers CalFresh recipients up to $60 monthly for fruits and vegetables, has resumed operations in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area and statewide. The program, which provides an automatic rebate on EBT purchases…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, October 1, 2026 —
The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program has resumed its operations, offering eligible CalFresh recipients in California increased purchasing power for produce. The program provides up to $60 per month specifically for the purchase of fruits and vegetables.
This initiative, designed to encourage healthier eating habits among CalFresh beneficiaries, was temporarily suspended. However, it has now been funded for a limited period, with operations resuming across the state, including the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area.
The program functions as an automatic rebate applied directly to EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card purchases of eligible produce items. Recipients do not need to sign up for the program separately; instead, the benefit is applied when making qualifying purchases at participating markets.
The current funding for the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program is expected to last through the end of the calendar year or potentially into early January. The exact duration beyond this period is not specified.
Markets participating in the program are located throughout California. This includes locations in counties such as Alameda and Santa Clara. These markets facilitate the automatic application of the monthly benefit on produce purchases, allowing recipients to access the additional funds without further action beyond their regular shopping. The specific list of participating markets was not detailed in the provided information.
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