CalFresh Update 2025-04: CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program
CalFresh Handbook
| Date | References | Clerical | Implementation |
| 05/16/25 | ACL 24-01 | N/A | 05/19/25 |
Background
Previously, all CalFresh households containing at least one member who was considered elderly, disabled, or homeless were eligible to participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP).
Changes
Upon automation on May 19, 2025, RMP eligibility must only be allowed for CalFresh households where all members are eligible for the program.
The topic CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program in the CalFresh Handbook has been revised.
Data Systems
CalSAWS will identify existing households that are no longer eligible for the RMP and terminate household access to RMP. This will be completed via a one-time batch process. Additionally, the Notice of Approval/Termination for the CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program (CF 889) will be provided to impacted households. Existing CalFresh households must be provided timely and adequate notice; therefore, impacted households identified in this batch process will be notified at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the change.
Forms
The CF 889 form will be available in CalSAWS.
Department of Employment & Benefits Services
Contact Person(s): Ana Guitron, SSA BPIS