CalFresh December payments: What you can and can’t buy with your EBT card and FAQs

CalFresh food benefits have returned to their normal schedule after a temporary disruption due to a federal government shutdown. December payments are being issued, and recipients can use their EBT cards for most groceries, excluding alcohol, tobacco, and prepared foods. New rules offer a minimum benefit for seniors and disabled individuals, and a produce rebate program continues through summer 2026.