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 CalFresh Fruit and Veggie EBT Program?
This program gives you more fruits and vegetables when you spend your CalFresh EBT dollars at participating grocery stores.
For each $1 of your CalFresh EBT you spend on fresh fruits and vegetables you get $1 back on your EBT card.
In Monterey County the program is available at Santa Fe Mercado 1017 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906.
How it works at Santa Fe Mercado Salinas, CA
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Use your EBT card to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating grocery store |
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For
every $1 you spend, earn $1 back on your EBT Card, up to $60 per month |
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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 dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 for more help or visit Food - 2-1-1 Monterey County.
2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week AND is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.
Check out eatfresh.org for all kinds of different recipes including vegetarian, low-sugar, and kid-friendly recipes!
