What is the CA Fruit and Veggie EBT Pilot Program?

This pilot 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 that you spend on any 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

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.

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