San Francisco is mailing activation letters this week to roughly 112,000 people enrolled in CalFresh, offering a one‑time prepaid grocery card to help households buy food while November SNAP benefits are delayed. The letter will include a unique activation code that lets recipients claim a virtual card immediately or request a physical card by mail. The cards are intended to function like EBT for eligible grocery purchases, although they cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, or sugary beverages. Additionally, they must be activated before the end of the year to remain valid.
How to claim your grocery card
According to the San Francisco Human Services Agency, letters will be mailed in the first week of November to households that were enrolled in…..