Where can I use EBT/SNAP at restaurants in Kern County? (Restaurant Meals Program)

I live in Kern County too and it's SO frustrating how they don't keep this info updated!! Last I checked (around February 2025), these places were accepting EBT in Bakersfield: - Subway (the one on Ming Ave for sure) - Denny's (both locations) - Jack in the Box (most locations) - Papa Murphy's (take n bake pizza) - SOME 7-Eleven stores (totally random which ones) There were supposed to be more added but the county is always slow with updates. The RMP program is really helpful but they do a terrible job publicizing it!!

Thank you so much! This is really helpful to start with. Do you know if any of the Chinese restaurants participate? My dad loves Chinese food and it would make his week if we could use his benefits there.

theres a big yellow sticker on the door of places that take ebt for hot food. i seen it at the burger king on white lane too so add that 1 to the list

Oh good to know about Burger King! They must have been added recently. And yeah those yellow stickers are supposed to be on all participating restaurants but half the time employees take them down because they don't know what they are 🙄

The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) in Kern County has expanded significantly in 2025. As someone who works with CalFresh recipients regularly, I recommend checking BenefitsCal.com and using the

Thank you for the detailed information! He does qualify (he's 76) but I'll double check that his case is coded properly. I didn't know about the BenefitsCal feature - will definitely check that out. Thank you!

DONT BOTHER WITH THE COUNTY PHONE LINE!!! I tried calling for THREE DAYS trying to get this exact same information last month and never got through. Complete waste of time. The whole system is designed to make it impossible to get help. I eventually had to physically go to the office on M Street and wait for 2 hours just to get a printed list that was probably outdated anyway. They don't care about making this information accessible.

I had the same problem trying to call about my benefits last week! I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual person at the Kern County office in like 10 minutes. They basically call for you and get through the hold system. Saved me hours of frustration. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8

This is not a complete list, but I volunteer at a senior center, and we keep track of RMP locations that our members report success using their EBT cards at. In addition to what others mentioned, these Kern County restaurants were participating as of April 2025: • Domino's Pizza (most locations) • El Pollo Loco (Gosford & White Lane locations) • Carl's Jr (multiple locations) • Golden Corral (helpful for seniors who want a full meal) • Pizza Hut (delivery not included, in-store only) There's also a new rule that participating restaurants must clearly display the RMP logo at the entrance and at registers, so that should help identify them. Hope this helps your father!

This is fantastic information! Golden Corral would be perfect for my dad - he loves having options. I'll look for the logos when we're out. Thank you for the updated list.

i tried to use my ebt at taco bell last week and the cashier looked at me like i was crazy even tho they have the yellow sticker. lots of employees dont even know their own store takes it. so embarrasing lol. make sure ur dad knows to insist they try the card if theyre on the list but say they dont take it

This happens ALL THE TIME 😡 I had to show a manager at Denny's their own sticker once! They kept telling me they don't take EBT until the manager finally came over and was like

cant u just buy groceries insted? its cheaper n u get more food that way

We do buy groceries too, but my dad has arthritis that makes cooking difficult some days. It would be nice to have the restaurant option for those times when he's in a lot of pain. Plus it gives him a chance to get out of the house.

One important update for everyone in this thread: Kern County expanded their RMP program substantially in March 2025. There's now an official mobile app called

This is incredible news! I just downloaded the app and it shows 37 participating restaurants in Kern County! Thank you so much for sharing this - it's exactly what we needed.

Here is a 2025 updated list for you guys. Hope this helps.

Updated list