Resource Number: 84745596
The passage of House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) included the expansion of the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which includes the restrictions of “Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents” (ABAWD) ages 18 – 49 to CalFresh food assistance for 3 months in a 3-year period.
H.R. 1 raised the upper age limit to 64 and modified the criteria for parents with children 14 and over in the CalFresh Household. Parents who do not have children under 14 in their CalFresh household and do not meet an exemption must meet work or community engagement requirements to keep benefits beyond 3 months.
Effective June 1, 2026, to maintain eligibility beyond the 3-month limit in a 3-year period, participants who are not exempt must complete an average of 80 hours per month (about 20 hours a week) in qualified activities or earn $217.50 per week before taxes.
Description
Gives eligible individuals who are at high risk for chronic hunger the option to use their CalFresh Food benefits to buy hot/prepared meals at participating restaurants.
Visit the website to view participating restaurants by county.
CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program
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Location:
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No physical address.
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Program Hours:
Website: Seven days week, 24-hours
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Description:
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Not applicable.
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Disabilities Access:
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Not applicable.
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Mailing Address:
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No mailing address.
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Service Area:
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Eligibility:
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Individuals who receive CalFresh Food benefits and are one of the following:
- Aged 60 or older
- A person with a disability
- The spouse of an individual that belongs to one of the above categories
- Experiencing homelessness
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Languages:
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Website translation available, English
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Application Process:
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Visit the website to view participating restaurants by county. For more information, call the CalFresh Information Line or visit a local county social services office.
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Payment methods:
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Program Fees:
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No fee.
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Documents Required:
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EBT Card.
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Service Area:
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Programs at California Department of Social Services
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Tax Status:
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None or unknown
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Legal Status:
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Government - State
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