Due to January flood, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot, prepared food for limited time

All CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 22 storms and flooding.

With a few exceptions, CalFresh EBT cards usually can only be used to purchase shelf-stable foods. Through April 3, 2024, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot and prepared food at any authorized EBT retailer.

The temporary change was approved by Food and Nutrition Service for San Diego County which is part of the U.S. Department of Agricul...