Counties can choose to participate in the program. Restaurants - A restaurant meals program was launched to allow homeless, disabled and elderly households to purchase hot food.Few flea markets currently participate, though the program will likely expand to those with significant food sales. Flea markets - California is the first state in the nation to allow the use of SNAP benefits at flea markets.Not all farmers’ markets accept CalFresh, but the number is increasing. Farmers’ markets - In 2007 alone, almost half a million dollars in CalFresh were used at farmers’ markets in California.Markets and grocers - Most supermarkets, corner stores and other grocers accept CalFresh.Among the locations commonly approved to accept CalFresh EBT are: Generally, stores must offer a variety of “staple foods” including perishable foods. The USDA approves retails stores for participation in the CalFresh program. Once received, the card can be used in California or any other state.” Locations accepting EBT cards If the applicant qualifies for expedited or “emergency” CalFresh, benefits should be available within three days. If certified to receive CalFresh, benefits should be on the applicant’s card within 30 days from the date an application was filed. CalFresh benefits are loaded onto these debit-like cards which can be used anywhere CalFresh benefits are accepted. What you can buy with CalFresh benefitsĮBT stands for “ Electronic Benefit Transfer.” The electronic card for using CalFresh benefits is essentially works like a “debit card.” Officially, it is called the Golden State Advantage Card, but most people refer to it simply as the EBT card.
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