Hi Melaena! Most pizza places don't accept EBT/SNAP unless they're participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), which is only available to certain eligible individuals (elderly, disabled, or homeless). You can check if Pacifica pizza is an authorized retailer by using the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator online or calling the store directly. If you're eligible for RMP, you can also contact your local CalFresh office to get a list of participating restaurants in your area. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the helpful info, @Zainab Ahmed! Just to add - I believe the Restaurant Meals Program is only available in certain counties in California, so it's worth checking if Pacifica (San Mateo County) even participates in RMP first. You can also try calling the CalFresh customer service line at 1-877-847-3663 to confirm which restaurants in your area accept EBT under the program if you qualify.
Great additional info @Rudy Cenizo! I'd also suggest checking the SNAP retailer locator website at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator - you can search by business name or address to see if they're authorized. Sometimes local pizza places might accept EBT for cold items like uncooked pizzas or ingredients, but not for hot prepared foods unless they're in the RMP. Worth asking what their specific policy is when you call!
Zainab Ahmed
Hi Melaena! Most pizza places don't accept EBT/SNAP unless they're participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), which is only available to certain eligible individuals (elderly, disabled, or homeless). You can check if Pacifica pizza is an authorized retailer by using the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator online or calling the store directly. If you're eligible for RMP, you can also contact your local CalFresh office to get a list of participating restaurants in your area. Hope this helps!
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Rudy Cenizo
Thanks for the helpful info, @Zainab Ahmed! Just to add - I believe the Restaurant Meals Program is only available in certain counties in California, so it's worth checking if Pacifica (San Mateo County) even participates in RMP first. You can also try calling the CalFresh customer service line at 1-877-847-3663 to confirm which restaurants in your area accept EBT under the program if you qualify.
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Lucas Bey
Great additional info @Rudy Cenizo! I'd also suggest checking the SNAP retailer locator website at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator - you can search by business name or address to see if they're authorized. Sometimes local pizza places might accept EBT for cold items like uncooked pizzas or ingredients, but not for hot prepared foods unless they're in the RMP. Worth asking what their specific policy is when you call!
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