CALIFORNIA STATE – Some California grocery shoppers can earn up to $60 a month in extra food benefits simply by buying fresh fruits and vegetables with their CalFresh EBT card at participating stores.
The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project restarted October 1, according to the California Department of Social Services. It offers a dollar-for-dollar match on eligible produce purchases, with the extra money added to shoppers’ EBT accounts.
How the $60 Grocery Benefit Works
Shoppers use their CalFresh food benefits to pay for eligible fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating location. The program automatically adds matching benefits to their EBT account at checkout, up to the monthly limit. No separate application is required, according to Santa Clara County’s program guidance.
For example, a shopper who spends $20 in CalFresh benefits on qualifying produce can earn $20 back, assuming they have not reached the cap.
The purchases do not need to happen all at once. Shoppers can earn the match over multiple trips during the month…