Calfresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Incentives: Frequently Asked Questions
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What is happening to the CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program?
The CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program will pause on June 30, 2026. No bonus dollars will be available after June 30 at any participating stores when purchasing fresh fruits and veggies using CalFresh EBT.
Why is the CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program not going to continue?
The money approved for the program in the California 2025-2026 budget was limited and is running out. The program will have to stop until more money is approved to continue it.
Will the CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program restart?
The program could start again if the California legislature and governor approve more funding in the 2026-27 budget or in the future. We will have more information after the budget gets finalized in July 2026.
Will the money I earn before the program pauses be taken away? Will it be taken away?
No, bonus dollars earned for buying fruits and veggies using your EBT card before the program pauses on June 30th will stay on your EBT account, as long as your CalFresh account is still active, until you spend them.
My family needs more resources now that the program won’t be available. What do we do?
Visit 24-7 Help. 24/7 Help is a self-referral service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free.
The project is made possible by AB 1811 (2018) and supported by the California Department of Social Services.
For more background, visit SPUR’s website.
