Benefits

• Students can receive anywhere between $23-$292 per month to purchase groceries. Current as of January 2025.
• Benefits can roll over from month to month. 
• Benefits can be used all over the country. 
• Benefits can used to purchase any item with a nutrition label.
• Benefits can be used to purchase most foods, except for hot and prepared food.
• Benefits cannot be used to purchase medicine, alcohol, and toiletries.

• Local Stores: Any grocery store or convenience store near you!
• Farmers Markets: Market Match, Orange County Farmers Markets
• Online Stores: You can use your benefits to purchase groceries online, for stores like Amazon, Walmart, and more!
• Restaurant Meal Program: If you are registered as homeless, disabled, or elderly and receive CalFresh benefits, you can use the Restaurant Meals Program to buy prepared meals. Visit CalFresh to find a map or list of participating restaurants near you.

An EBT Card is basically a free debit card for groceries! Swipe this card like you would any other credit or debit card when checking out.