If you currently live in Contra Costa County and receive CalFresh benefits we have great news! Your CalFresh EBT Card or Golden State Advantage card can be used at select restaurants and fast food places if you meet the eligibility criteria. In this post, we will explain in detail how the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) works in Contra Costa County and how you can qualify to use your EBT at these restaurants. In addition, we will provide you a complete list of food places and restaurants that Accept EBT in Contra Costa county, including in the cities of Antioch, Concord and Pittsburg.
First, we are going to explain what the California Restaurant Meals program is about and which counties are participating.
Second, we will explain the requirements for the RMP and how you can use your CalFresh EBT at these restaurants.
Finally, we will provide you a complete list of restaurants that Accept EBT in Contra Costa county.
Table of Contents:
- California Restaurant Meals Program
- How to use your EBT Card at Restaurants in Contra Costa county
- List of Restaurants that Accept EBT in Contra Costa County
- Get Free Food in Contra Costa County
California Restaurant Meals Program
The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) allows CalFresh recipients who are 60 years of age or older, disabled, or homeless to use their CalFresh benefits to purchase lower cost prepared meals at approved participating restaurants.
If you fit one of the groups described above, you can use your CalFresh California EBT card at select restaurants and fast-food chains within the state.
As of September 1, 2021, the RMP has expanded to a statewide program and is managed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Therefore, restaurant vendors who are federally approved may participate in the RMP statewide, within all 58 counties in California.
As of February 2023, the restaurant meals program is active in 37 counties in California, with the CDSS working to bring the program to all 58 counties in the near future:
California Restaurant Meals Program Requirements
To use your CalFresh Golden State Advantage EBT Card at restaurants and fast-food chains in Contra Costa county, you must first meet certain requirements.
To be eligible for the Restaurant Meals Program, you must:
- Currently be enrolled and receiving CalFresh benefits
- Have an active California EBT Card
- Be homeless, elderly (age 60 or older), or disabled
If you do not meet the requirements listed above, you are not eligible to use your California EBT Card at restaurants and fast food chains.
How to use your EBT Card at Restaurants in Contra Costa county
Using your EBT Card to purchase hot meals at restaurants and fast food locations is easy.
Here’s what you do:
- Find a participating restaurant or fast food chain near you. Eligible locations will display the Restaurant Meals sign (pictured below).
- Purchase hot meals – breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the restaurant by using your California EBT Card at checkout.
- Follow the instructions and enter your 4-digit EBT Card PIN to complete your purchase.
- Get your receipt to see the remaining balance on your EBT Card CalFresh benefits account.
List of Restaurants that Accept EBT in Contra Costa County
We have listed below the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in Contra Costa County.
Scroll down to find a nearby restaurant that accept CalFresh EBT.
Popeyes
5019 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
Subway
1701 Monument Blvd Suite A
Concord, CA 94520
Popeyes
1283 E Leland Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
The CDSS plans to approve more restaurants in Contra Costa county for the RMP program.
We will update this post as more restaurants are added.
Get Free Food in Contra Costa County
If your household is struggling and needing additional food assistance, the Community Produce program is one way to get more food.
Community Produce Program
Families and individuals can pick up 15-20 pounds of FREE fresh produce twice a month.
You are required to choose ONE location to receive produce.
Here’s a list of some of the locations by city.
Antioch
Carmen Dragon Elementary School
4721 Vista Grande Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
Open: 2nd & 4th Saturday 12:00-1:00pm. Please bring two bags with handles.
Jubilee Christian Center
11 Texas St.
Antioch, CA 94509
Open: 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2:00-3:00pm. Please bring two bags with handles.
Templo Santo Community Church
201 E 18th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
Open: 2nd & 4th Saturday 10:00-11:00am. Please bring two bags with handles.
Richmond
Kennedy High School
4300 Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
Open: 1st & 3rd Saturday 2:00-3:00pm. Enter down S 45th St, Richmond.
Non-perishable food will be distributed on the 3rd Saturday. Please bring two bags with handles.
Living Hope Neighborhood Church
2800 Rheem Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
Open: 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00-11:00am. (Closed: Jan 1). Please bring two bags with handles.
Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church
2621 Shane Dr.
Richmond, CA 94806
Open: 1st & 3rd Saturday 12:00-1:00pm. Please bring two bags with handles.
Concord
Monument Crisis Center
1990 Market St.
Concord, CA 94520
Open: 2nd & 4th Monday 2:00-3:00pm. (Closed: Dec 25). Please bring two bags with handles.
Mt. Diablo High School
2611 E St.
Concord, CA 94520
Open: 1st & 3rd Saturday 2:00-3:00pm. Please bring two bags with handles.
St. Bonaventure’s Church
5562 Clayton Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
Open: 1st & 3rd Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm. Please bring two bags with handles.
Click here for the full list of community produce program locations.
Restaurants that Accept EBT in Contra Costa county Summary
Here’s the bottom line:
The Contra Costa county Restaurant Meals program applies to those who are homeless, elderly (age 60 or older), or disabled.
If you are one of the groups above and have an active California EBT Card, you can use your CalFresh benefits to buy food at select restaurants.
This includes hot food that can be eaten at the premises.
Currently, 37 counties in California participate in the program, including Contra Costa county.
Questions?
We hope this post on restaurants that accept EBT in Contra Costa county was helpful.
If you have further questions about CalFresh or California EBT Card, please let us know in the comments section below.
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