Restaurants that Accept EBT in Madera County - California Food Stamps Help

If you currently live in San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County and how you can qualify to use your EBT at these restaurants. In addition, we will provide you with a complete list of food places and restaurants that Accept EBT in San Joaquin county, including in the cities of Lodi, Manteca, and Stockton.

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 with a complete list of restaurants that Accept EBT in San Joaquin county.

Table of Contents:

California Restaurant Meals Program
How to use your EBT Card at Restaurants in San Joaquin county
List of Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Joaquin County

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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 April 2023, the restaurant meals program is active in 39 counties in California, with the CDSS working to bring the program to all 58 counties in the near future.

Currently, the restaurant meals program is active in the following counties:

Alameda
Butte

Contra Costa
Fresno
Glenn

Imperial
Kern
Kings

Los Angeles
Madera
Marin

Mariposa
Merced
Nevada

Orange
Placer
Riverside

Sacramento
San Benito
San Bernardino

San Diego
San Francisco
San Joaquin

San Luis Obispo
San Mateo
Santa Barbara

Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Shasta

Siskiyou
Solano
Sonoma

Stanislaus
Sutter
Tehama

Tulare
Ventura
Yolo

Yuba

California Restaurant Meals Program Requirements

To use your CalFresh Golden State Advantage EBT Card at restaurants and fast-food chains in San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County

We have listed below the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in San Joaquin County.

Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Joaquin county Summary

Here’s the bottom line:

The San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin county.

Questions?

We hope this post on restaurants that accept EBT in San Joaquin county was helpful.

If you have further questions about CalFresh or California EBT Card, please let us know in the comments section below.

Be sure to check out our other articles about CalFresh and CalFresh EBT, including:

Restaurants that Take CalFresh in California