CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program is back October 2026!

On October 1, 2026 the CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Program restarted across California!

The program should remain active through the end of 2026 or while funding lasts. For more information visit: California Department of Social Services: CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project


What is the CA Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program?

Get more fruits and vegetables when you spend your CalFresh EBT dollars at participating grocery stores. For each $1 of your CalFresh EBT that you spend on any fresh fruits and vegetables you get $1 back on your EBT card.

How it works


Step 1
Use your EBT card to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating grocery store
Step 2
For every $1 you spend, earn $1 back on your EBT Card, up to $60 per month

Step 3
Spend your CA Fruit and Veggie EBT Incentives on anything Calfresh/EBT eligible at any store in a future shopping trip.

If you are in need of emergency food assistance please call Second Harvest Food Bank's Emergency Food Hotline at 1-800-984-3663. If you have questions about the program, visit our list of common questions.


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