If you currently live in San Bernardino 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 Bernardino 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 Bernardino county, including in the cities of Rialto, San Bernardino, Victorville, Colton, and Fontana.
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 Bernardino county.
The list includes restaurants in the following cities in San Bernardino County:
- Adelanto
- Apple Valley
- Barstow
- Big Bear Lake
- Bloomington
- Chino Hills
- Colton
- Fontana
- Hesperia
- Highland
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Redlands
- Rialto
- San Bernardino
- Upland
- Victorville
- Yucaipa
Table of Contents
- California Restaurant Meals Program
- How to use your EBT Card at Restaurants in San Bernardino county
- List of Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Bernardino County
- Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Bernardino county Summary
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.
In September 2021, the RMP 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 February 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 Bernardino 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
Plus, you are: - an adult aged 60 or older,
- a person with a disability,
- the spouse of an individual that belongs to one of the above categories, or
- a person experiencing homelessness.
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 Bernardino 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 Bernardino County
Currently, there are 46 restaurants and fast food locations that accept EBT in San Bernardino County, CA.
We have listed below the restaurants that accept CalFresh EBT in San Bernardino County.
Scroll down to find a nearby restaurant that accepts CalFresh EBT.
Subway
14148 Highway 395, Suite 3A
Adelanto, CA 92301
Golden Chopstix
12119 Apple Valley Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
Sliderz & Mo
1320 East Main Street
Barstow, CA 92311
Wingstop
540 E Virginia Way
Barstow, CA 92311
McDonald’s
41412 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Carls Jr
3610 S. Riverside Ave
Bloomington, CA 92316
Subway
3610 S. Riverside Ave
Bloomington, CA 92316
Jack in the Box
14864 Pipeline Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Dominos Pizza
229 W Valley Blvd
Colton, CA 92324
El Pollo Loco
1090 S Mount Vernon Ave
Colton, CA 92324
McDonald’s
1201 S Mount Vernon Ave
Colton, CA 92324
Dennys
17009 Valley Blvd Ste A
Fontana CA, 92335
Tams Fontana
17095 Foothill Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
Denny’s
13165 Main St
Hesperia, CA 92345
Monica’s Tacos
11430 I Avenue, Ste A
Hesperia, CA 92345
Monica’s Tacos
8104 I Avenue, Unit C
Hesperia, CA 92345
Dominos Pizza
3654 E Highland Ave Ste 1
Highland, CA 92346
Subway
27923 Greenspot Rd Ste B
Highland, CA 92346
Grand Slam Donuts
10078 Arrow Rte, Ste B
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Legends Burgers
8775 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Tams Burgers
7344 Carnelian St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The Original Muffin Message
9612 Foothill Blvd Ste 125 Rancho
Cucamonga, CA 91730
Dominos Pizza
1055 Parkford Dr
Redlands, CA 92374
Dominos Pizza
107 E Colton Ave
Redlands, CA 92374
Dominos Pizza
25715 Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Charleys Philly Steaks Wings
1611 S Riverside Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
Denny’s
1377 W Foothill Blvd
Rialto, CA 92376
Dominos Pizza
461 W Base Line Rd
Rialto CA, 92376
Rallys
300 S Riverside Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
Rallys
466 E Foothill Blvd
Rialto, CA 92376
Tams Burgers
180 E Base Line Rd
Rialto, CA 92376
Denny’s
5975 Palm Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Dominos Pizza
24986 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Dominos Pizza
1644 E Highland Ave, Ste 101
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Dominos Pizza
4275 University Pkwy, Ste 104
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Dominos Pizza
795 W Highland Ave San
Bernardino, CA 92405
Dominos Pizza
1136 N Mount Vernon Ave Ste 101
San Bernardino, CA 92411
El Pollo Loco
1066 Harriman Pl
San Bernardino, CA 92408
El Pollo Loco
758 W Highland Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Rallys
494 S Mount Vernon Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Ez Burger
515 N Mountain Ave
Upland, CA 91786
Legends Burgers
1645 N. Mountain Ave
Upland, CA 91786
Denny’s
14244 Valley Center Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395
El Pollo Loco
12294 Palmdale Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Tams Burgers
14379 7th St
Victorville, CA 92395
Dominos Pizza
33562 Yucaipa Blvd Ste 9
Yucaipa, CA 92399
The CDSS plans to approve more restaurants in San Bernardino county for the RMP program.
We will update this post as more restaurants are added.
Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Bernardino county Summary
Here’s the bottom line:
The San Bernardino 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 on the premises.
Currently, 39 counties in California participate in the program, including San Bernardino county.
Questions?
We hope this post on restaurants that accept EBT in San Bernardino 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
- How to Apply for California P-EBT
- CalFresh Account Login Help
- How much will I get in CalFresh?
- $600 Stimulus Check for Californians FAQs
- How to fill out and submit SAR 7 Report