(Last updated 11/14/23)
If you have Calfresh benefits, your Golden State Advantage card gives you FREE or discounted admissions to awesome destinations across California. See our list of top California EBT discounts, perks and free services that come with your Calfresh card.
Most California EBT card holders are not aware of the awesome benefits that come with their Card.
This includes discounted admission to museums, zoos, and aquariums, more than 50% discount on Amazon Prime Membership.
Also, your Gold State Advantage card gets you discounted cell phone and home internet plans, discounts when you shop at farmers markets and more. See the full list below.
Below is a list of all the discounts and perks that are available to you through your EBT card. We have grouped them by category. The top part is discounts and perks available to all EBT cardholders across the United States.
Next, you will find EBT perks and discounts that are specific to EBT cardholders in the state of California. With your EBT card, you can take advantage of both national and local discounts.
We will continue to add more perks and discounts as we discover them so be sure to check back to get the most up to date list to help you get the most out of your EBT card.
National EBT Discounts
Below are the discounts that are available to all EBT Cardholders across the United States, that can also be redeemed by California EBT Card Holders.
Amazon Prime EBT Discount
If you have a California EBT Card, you can now sign up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount and get all the great benefits that come with Prime membership, at a fraction of the cost.
The regular Amazon Prime membership is $14.99 a month. However, if you have an EBT Card, you can get Prime Membership for only $6.99. That’s over 50% off the regular price.
PLUS, get a FREE 30-Day Trial to try Amazon Prime before you sign up for a discounted membership.
Given that Amazon is part of the USDA pilot of vendors approved to accept food stamps online for delivery, prime membership is going to be a great thing to have because you will be able to order groceries through Amazon Pantry when the program is rolled out nationally.
Sign-up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount HERE
If you are not sure if the Amazon Prime EBT Discount is worth it, here is a summary of the what you get with your Amazon Prime membership:
FREE, Fast Delivery on Millions of Items
With Amazon Prime membership, you get fast, free shipping on over 50 million eligible items on Amazon.com. They have also rolled out a program recently that allows people who live in certain metropolitan areas to get FREE Same-Day Delivery on over a million items and FREE 2-hour delivery with Prime Now on daily essentials and groceries.
Instantly Stream TV Shows and Movies
One of the most popular features is the instant streaming of TV Shows and Movies. Your Prime membership includes instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows at no additional cost. You can stream all these on select Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, iPhones, tablets, and Android devices.
Other Benefits of Amazon Prime
- Over two million songs. Thousands of playlists and stations (On-demand, ad-free music streaming)
- Books, Magazines & More (Unlimited reading on any device)
- Original audio series from Audible (Unlimited listening to original audio series)
- Twitch Prime (Get free game content every month, exclusive discounts, plus loads more)
- All your photos, together at last (Free unlimited photo storage)
How to add your SNAP EBT Card to Amazon
You can your food stamp benefits to shop online at Amazon. First, you need to add your SNAP EBT Card to your Amazon account.
To find out how, follow the instructions below:
- Visit the Amazon SNAP EBT website here.
- Click the yellow “Add your SNAP EBT Card” button at the top-left of the page.
- Login to your Amazon Account by entering your email address and password.
- Enter your EBT Card Number and click the yellow “Continue” button when complete.
- Enter your 5-digit delivery Zip Code.
- Start shopping!
During checkout, you will be asked to enter your 4-digit EBT Card PIN, so make sure you have this information to complete your purchase.
California EBT Discounts for 2023
Below is a complete list of discounts you are eligible for with your California Golden State Advantage EBT Card.
Lifeline Program
If you are currently on Food Stamps/EBT Cardholder, and your income is below a certain level, you may qualify for FREE or low-cost home or cell phone service for you or a member of your family through the Federal Lifeline Program, which serves nearly 13 million Americans.
The Lifeline program helps to lower the monthly cost of phone and internet service. Eligible customers will get at least $9.25 toward their monthly bill. You can only use Lifeline for either phone or internet service, but not both.
Discounted Cell Phone Services
Below is a list of cell phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in the state of California.
| California Lifeline Discounted Cell Phone Service Providers | ||
| Phone Service Provider | Phone Number | Type of Service |
| Air Voice Wireless | 888-944-2355 | Cell Phone Service |
| Truconnect | 800-430-0443 | Cell Phone Service |
| Access Wireless | 866-594-3644 | Cell Phone Service |
| Boomerang Wireless LLC | 866-488-8719 | Cell Phone Service |
| Safelink Wireless | 800-723-3546 | Cell Phone Service |
| Life Wireless | 888-543-3620 | Cell Phone Service |
| StandUP Wireless | 800-544-4441 | Cell Phone Service |
| Safetynet Wireless | 888-224-3213 | Cell Phone Service |
| Assurance Wireless | 888-898-4888 | Cell Phone Service |
Discounted Home Phone Services
Below is a list of home phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in the state of California.
| California Lifeline Discounted Home Landline Phone Service Providers | ||
| Phone Service Provider | Phone Number | Type of Service |
| AT&T | 800-288-2747 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| TDS Telecom/Winter Haven Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| TDS Telecom/Hornitos Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Sierra Telephone Company, Inc. | 877-658-4611 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| AT&T | 800-288-2747 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Siskiyou Telephone | 866-467-6001 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| ConnectTo communications | 800-804-4603 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Cox Communications | 866-961-0027 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Blue Casa | 800-360-1902 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Ducor Telephone Company | 888-539-5234 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Sebastian | 559-846-4868 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Ponderosa Telephone | 800-682-1878 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Calaveras Telephone Company | 800-253-2511 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| TDS Telecom/Happy Valley Telephone Company | 888-225-5837 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Pinnacles Telephone Co. | 831-389-4500 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Consolidated Communications of California Company | 844-968-7224 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Volcano Telephone Company | 888-886-5226 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| CAL-ORE Telephone | 800-858-2399 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
| Frontier Communications | 800-921-8101 | Home Phone Service (Landline) |
Discounted Internet Service
The new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides discounted internet to EBT Cardholders.
The program provides households with a $30 discount on their internet service each month.
Plus, you could also get a one-time $100 discount on the purchase of an eligible laptop, desktop or tablet.
You can combine the $30 ACP internet credit with your Lifeline phone service to save even more on your phone and internet bill each month.
To find out how to apply, check out our article here.
ACP Internet Providers in California
Currently, California has 161 ACP internet providers.
We’ve provided a list of all the California companies offering discounted internet to EBT Cardholders below.
| California Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Internet Providers | ||||
| Internet Provider Name | Phone Number | Type of Service | Free with ACP | Discounted Device |
| Q Link Wireless LLC | 855-754-6543 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Xchange Telecom LLC | 646-722-7200 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Assurance Wireless | 800-937-8997 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Clear Wireless, LLC | 888-341-3471 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| North American Local, LLC | 888-247-3903 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Culture Wireless | 404-254-6236 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| PCs for People | 651-354-2552 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| InterConnection | 206-633-1517 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Comlink Total Solutions Corp | 833-526-0200 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Selectel Wireless | 877-218-5744 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Distribution LLC | 833-942-5299 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Life Wireless | 888-543-3620 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Cintex Wireless, LLC | 800-931-0141 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, TracFone, Net10, Page Plus & Go Smart | 833-333-9227 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| SafetyNet Wireless | 888-224-3213 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Boost Mobile | 866-402-7366 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Cricket Wireless | 844-246-8364 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| TruConnect Communications, Inc. | 800-430-0443 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| IDT Domestic Telecom, Inc. | 800-689-0617 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| TAG Mobile, LLC | 866-959-4918 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| BlocPower LLC | 718-924-2873 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Gen Mobile, Inc | 833-528-1380 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Excess Telecom, Inc. | 800-615-0898 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Sarver Wireless | 888-744-8950 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| K20 Wireless | 717-400-5573 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Twigby | 405-209-8094 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| H2O Wireless | 888-543-3620 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Verizon Wireless | 800-922-0204 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Public Wireless, LLC | 800-286-5380 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Infiniti Mobile | 214-323-8000 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| UVNV, Inc. | 888-777-0446 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| TC Telephone, LLC | 877-669-8282 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Ztar Mobile, Inc | 800-416-3003 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| US Connect | 877-732-7987 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Go Technology Management, LLC | 877-223-1978 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| AT&T Mobility LLC | 866-986-0963 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Airtalk Wireless | 855-924-7825 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Comcast (Xfinity) | 1-800-XFINITY | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Access Wireless | 866-594-3644 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Metro by T-Mobile | 800-937-8997 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Unity Wireless, Inc. | 800-701-3231 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Hoop Wireless, LLC | 833-367-4667 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Rural4G | 870-451-0373 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| ConnectTo | 800-459-6753 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Boftech | 248-905-1907 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Dailytel Inc. | 883-999-0427 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Red Pocket, Inc | 888-993-3888 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Sano Health LLC | 866-970-7299 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| United States Cellular Corporation | 888-944-9400 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Boomerang Wireless, LLC | 866-488-8719 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| LMi.Net | 510-843-6389 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Liberty Mobile Wireless | 855-566-1776 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| SurgePhone Wireless LLC | 855-578-2677 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| LTE Wireless | 877-388-2232 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| City Communications, Inc | 888-424-5588 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| human-I-T | 888-268-3921 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| ECOMOBILE, INC. | 855-825-8855 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| AT&T | 866-986-0963 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Global Connection Inc. of America | 800-544-4441 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | Yes |
| Consolidated Communications, Inc. | 844-968-7224 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| American Assistance and Your Call Wireless | 877-266-7212 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Tone Communication Services LLC | 800-515-8182 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | ||
| Hello Mobile Telecom LLC | 888-854-3556 | Mobile Internet (WIFI) | Yes | |
| Etheric Networks, Inc. | 650-487-1232 | Home Internet | ||
| Volcano Telephone Company | 209-296-7502 | Home Internet | ||
| Siskiyou Telephone Company | 866-467-6001 | Home Internet | ||
| Google Fiber Inc. | 866-777-7550 | Home Internet | ||
| ZISFONE, LLC | 850-397-2031 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| 101Netlink | 707-923-4000 | Home Internet | ||
| DM-Tech Internet | 530-824-3522 | Home Internet | ||
| Southern California Tribal Technologies, LLC | 760-742-0582 | Home Internet | ||
| Beamspeed LLC | 928-343-0300 | Home Internet | ||
| Catalina Broadband Solutions, LLC | 877-384-4924 | Home Internet | ||
| Tekwerks Internet | 818-365-1986 | Home Internet | ||
| Integrated Path Communications, LLC | 888-224-6958 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| U2 CONNECT NOW | 844-679-0909 | Home Internet | ||
| San Bruno CityNet Services | 650-616-3100 | Home Internet | ||
| Ting Internet | 844-846-4994 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Volcano Internet Provider | 209-296-7502 | Home Internet | ||
| Atherton Fiber LLC | 833-676-6546 | Home Internet | ||
| Mediacom LLC | 855-330-6918 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Hunter Communications | 541-772-9282 | Home Internet | ||
| Kingsburg Media Foundation | 559-419-9810 | Home Internet | ||
| Calaveras Telephone Company | 209-785-2211 | Home Internet | ||
| BlocPower LLC | 718-924-2873 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Althea – Hawk Networks, Inc. | 866-425-8432 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| ECOMOBILE, INC. | 855-825-8855 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| AT&T | 866-986-0963 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Vyve Broadband | 855-FOR-VYVE | Home Internet | ||
| Zavala Communications | 831-753-3700 | Home Internet | ||
| Frontier Communications Corporation | 877-847-6091 | Home Internet | ||
| Softcom Internet Communications, Inc. | 800-982-7675 | Home Internet | ||
| Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation | 707-951-8028 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| TDS Telecommunications Corporation | 888-225-5837 | Home Internet | ||
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | 866-325-3222 | Home Internet | ||
| Ducor Telephone Company | 888-539-5234 | Home Internet | ||
| United States Cellular Corporation | 888-944-9400 | Home Internet | ||
| Hughes Network Systems, LLC | 844-737-2700 | Home Internet | ||
| Kwikbit Internet | (888) 883-2942 | Home Internet | ||
| Cal-Ore Communications | 800-858-2399 | Home Internet | ||
| Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 951-763-4333 | Home Internet | ||
| Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications | 800-221-3474 | Home Internet | ||
| Comcast (Xfinity) | 1-800-XFINITY | Home Internet | ||
| Cox Communication | 866-439-1289 | Home Internet | Yes | Yes |
| Viasat | 855-463-9333 | Home Internet | ||
| North Coast Networks, LLC | 707-621-8800 | Home Internet | ||
| Catalina Broadband Solutions, LLC | 877-202-1491 | Home Internet | ||
| Sail Internet | 844-438-8484 | Home Internet | ||
| Spot On Networks, LLC | 877-768-6687 | Home Internet | ||
| Suddenlink | 866-200-7610 | Home Internet | ||
| City Communications, Inc | 888-424-5588 | Home Internet | Yes | Yes |
| Nevada County Fiber | 530-263-5014 | Home Internet | ||
| Lingo | 866-405-4646 | Home Internet | ||
| Horizon Cable TV, Inc. | 415-663-9610 | Home Internet | ||
| Sonic | 707-522-1000 | Home Internet | ||
| ConnectTo | 800-459-6753 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Starry, Inc | 888-231-9403 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Spectrum (Charter Communications Operating, LLC) | 866-980-3107 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Varcomm Broadband, Inc | 888-539-5234 | Home Internet | ||
| Sebastian | 800-841-9311 | Home Internet | ||
| EARTHLINK, LLC | 888-327-8454 | Home Internet | ||
| Calaveras Telephone Company | 209-785-2211 | Home Internet | ||
| Monkeybrains | 415-974-1313 | Home Internet | ||
| Yondoo Broadband, LLC | 877-384-4924 | Home Internet | ||
| GigabitNow | 866-748-8066 | Home Internet | ||
| Commercial Connectivity Services, LLP | 310-928-1644 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Maxsip Telecom Corporation | 866-629-7471 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Velociter Wireless, Inc. | 209-838-1221 | Home Internet | ||
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless | 510-266-5800 | Home Internet | ||
| Zito West Holding, LLC | 800-365-6988 | Home Internet | ||
| Lone Pine Communications | 760-876-5461 | Home Internet | ||
| Clear Wireless, LLC | 888-341-3471 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Culture Wireless | 404-254-6236 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Sebastian | 530-367-2222 | Home Internet | ||
| Ayera Technologies, Inc | 209-579-3000 | Home Internet | ||
| Sierra Telephone | 559-683-4611 | Home Internet | ||
| Personal Network Computing Inc | 707-422-1200 | Home Internet | ||
| Cruzio | 831-459-6301 | Home Internet | ||
| DigitalPath, Inc. | 800-676-7284 | Home Internet | ||
| Oasis Broadband | 530-587-4312 | Home Internet | ||
| The Ponderosa Telephone Co. | 559-868-6000 | Home Internet | ||
| Webpass, Inc | 866-777-7550 | Home Internet | ||
| TOAST.net Internet Service | 419-292-2200 | Home Internet | ||
| Cathect Communications, Inc | 866-961-9941 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District | 530-625-4543 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| SWA Connect, LLC | 866-350-0222 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Ranch Wifi | 805-995-4181 | Home Internet | ||
| Shastabeam | 530-605-2204 | Home Internet | ||
| Verizon Wireless | 800-922-0204 | Home Internet | ||
| Cal.net | 530-672-1078 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Kerman Telephone Co | 559-846-9311 | Home Internet | ||
| WeLink Communications, Inc. | 844-285-9434 | Home Internet | ||
| Succeed.Net | 530-674-4200 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Astound Broadband powered by Wave | 866-928-3123 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Lokket Inc. | 833-356-5538 | Home Internet | ||
| Kerman Telephone Co | 559-846-9311 | Home Internet | ||
| Uprise Fiber | 1833-217-7756 | Home Internet | ||
| Sierra Tel Internet (STI) | 559-683-4611 | Home Internet | ||
| Valley Center Wireless | 760-749-0828 | Home Internet | ||
| ezWave | 209-490-0000 | Home Internet | Yes | |
| Ducor Telephone Company | 888-539-5234 | Home Internet | ||
Discounted Museum Admission in California
One of the great benefits of the California EBT Card is access to great tourist, cultural, educational and adventure museums.
You get discounted admission to museums, zoos, aquariums and many more.
Currently, there are over 121 locations offering free or discounted admission to Calfresh EBT Cardholders.
The California Museums listed below all offer individual admission fees ranging from FREE to $3.00 to individuals and families who have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.
This reduced rate is available during all normal operating hours to up to four individuals per EBT card. That means if you have a family of 4, you can use your Calfresh EBT card to get the special discounted rate or free admission for all four members.
We advise that you call the museum first before you go – so that you can find out what their special rate is for EBT Card holders (whether it’s free admission or $3).
Here is the list of participating Museums:
Free and Discounted Zoo Admission with California EBT
Currently, there are 5 zoos that provide Calfresh EBT Cardholders with free or discounted admission through the Museums for All Program.
To get more information on all the zoos that offer discounted admission with California EBT below.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California offers discounted admission to California EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
California SNAP/EBT Cardholders can purchase reduced-price tickets to the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens for only $3.00 per person – a $37 savings.
This California EBT Discount is valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per day, per visit for daytime admission only.
The California EBT Cardholder must be present with the valid SNAP EBT card and a current photo ID. You must provide this at the gate entrance.
Additionally, the SNAP EBT Cardholder must be one of the ticketed guests.
A California P-EBT Card is not accepted for the Museums for All Program.
Visit this page to purchase a discounted ticket to the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens for California EBT Cardholders.
Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo in Oakland, California offers free admission to California EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
Qualifying SNAP EBT Cardholders are eligible to purchase up to 2 adult, 2 senior, and 4 child daytime admission tickets for $0 per ticket – a $24 savings.
The Oakland Zoo only offers this discount to those individuals with Calfresh EBT benefits.
Free tickets are currently not available to those individuals receiving Medicaid or Medicare, WIC benefits, or children who received P-EBT cards.
To purchase your free Museums for All Tickets to the Oakland Zoo for SNAP EBT Cardholders, visit their website.
Free parking is provided to all SNAP EBT Cardholders, so you will not have to purchase a parking pass.
Please note, there is a $2.00 transaction fee for all online reservations. Reservations are available for the day of at the gate entrance.
For more information about the Oakland Zoo EBT Discount, call customer service at (510)-632-9525.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens in San Francisco, California offers discounted admission to California EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
SNAP EBT and WIC Cardholders are eligible to receive the discount to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens.
California EBT Cardholders can purchase reduced-price tickets to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens for only $3.00 per person – a $26 savings.
This California EBT Discount is valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per visit and is not available during special events.
The San Francisco Zoo EBT discounted tickets are available for purchase every day of the year at the at the entrance ticket window.
Currently, California P-EBT Cards and Medi-Cal participants do not qualify for the discounted admission.
To learn more, call the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens Customer Service phone number at (415) 753-7080.
Santa Barbara Zoo
The Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California offers discounted admission to California EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
California SNAP/EBT Cardholders can purchase reduced-price tickets to the Santa Barbara Zoo for only $3.00 per person – a $22 savings.
This California EBT Discount is valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per visit for daytime admission only.
The California EBT Cardholder must be present with the valid SNAP EBT Card and a current photo ID. You must provide both of these items to qualify for the SNAP EBT Discount.
Discounted Santa Barbara Zoo tickets through the Museums for All Program can only be purchased at the Zoo’s admission window and are not available for purchase online.
Parking for the Santa Barbara Zoo is not included with the ticket – it is an extra charge of $11.00 per vehicle.
Sequoia Park Zoo
The Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California offers discounted admission to California EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
California SNAP/EBT Cardholders can purchase reduced-price tickets to the Santa Barbara Zoo for only $4.00 per person – a $21 savings.
This discount admission is valid for up to 5 tickets per cardholder per visit for daytime admission only.
The discount is available to SNAP EBT (food stamps & Calfresh), P-EBT Card, BIC Card (MediCal or Partnership), and WIC Cardholders.
You must present your eligible card (listed above) and a current Photo ID to qualify for discounted admission to the Sequoia Park Zoo.
You must provide both of these items at the time of ticket purchase to qualify for the discounted zoo admission.
To learn more, contact the Sequoia Park Zoo customer service phone number at (707) 441-4263.
Discounted Aquarium Admission with California EBT
Currently, there is one aquarium in California that offers discounted admission to SNAP EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
To get more information on aquarium that offers discounted admission with California EBT below.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California is offers discounted admission to California EBT Cardholders through the Museums for All Program.
California SNAP EBT and WIC Cardholders can purchase reduced-price tickets to the Birch Aquarium for only $3.00 per person – a $22 savings.
This California EBT Discount is valid for up to 4 tickets per EBT Cardholder per visit for daytime admission only.
The California EBT Cardholder must be present with the valid WIC or SNAP EBT Card and a current photo ID. You must provide both at entry to qualify for the discount.
To purchase your discounted admission to the Birch Aquarium through the Museums for all Program, visit their website here.
For more information, contact the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography phone number at (858) 534-3474.
Farmers Markets EBT Match
A great way to stretch your food stamps benefits is to shop at farmers markets. There are many advantages that come with buying produce and other food products at farmers markets. One of the biggest of those benefits are farmers markets that match EBT card spending.
Currently, there are over 248 farmer’s markets in California that double your Calfresh EBT benefits. Customers who spend their CalFresh EBT benefits at participating farmers’ markets can double their food dollars.
Here’s how it works. Participating farmers markets will match what you spend with your EBT card, up $15 per visit. This means you are doubling your buying power – allowing you to get twice as much food and you only pay half the price.
The following farmers markets in California offer the EBT matching program (also called Market Match) – up to $15 per visit, meaning that if you spend $15 on your Calfresh EBT Card, you get $15 more in produce. Therefore, for the first $15 you spend per visit, you get $30 worth of food.
Here is a list of some of the farmer’s markets that participate in Market Match in California:
South Berkeley
Adeline & 63rd St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Year Round
Tuesday
2:00pm – 6:30pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $10 per visit.
Jack London Square Farmers Market
44 Webster St
Oakland, CA 94607
Year Round
Sunday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $15 per visit.
Alameda Sat CFM
710 Haight Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Year Round
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $15 per visit.
Alameda Tues CFM
710 Haight Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Year Round
Tuesday
9:00am – 1:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $15 per visit.
Richmond Civic Center
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Feb – Dec
Wednesday, launches 2/24/21
10:00am – 1:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh
Market Match offered from February to December, up to $20 per visit.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market – Saturday
The Embarcadero & Market St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Year Round
Saturday
8:00am – 2:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP
Market Match offered year round, up to $15 per visit.
Heart of the City Farmers Market – Sundays
1 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Year Round
Sunday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP
Market Match offered year round, up to $30 per visit.
Coastside Farmers Markets Pacifica
400 Old County Rd
Pacifica, CA 94044
Apr – Dec
Wednesday
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP
Market Match offered from April to December, up to $20 per visit.
Downtown Napa Farmers’ Market Tuesday
1100 West St
Napa, CA 94559
Apr – Dec
Tuesday
8:00am – 12:00pm
Accepts
CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP
Market Match offered from April to December, up to no maximum per visit.
Brentwood CFM
655 First St
Brentwood, CA 94513
Mar – Dec
Saturday
8:00am – 12:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered from March to November, up to $15 per visit.
San Jose Downtown CFM
18 N San Pedro St
San Jose, CA 95113
May – Nov
Friday
10:00am – 2:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered from May to November, up to $15 per visit.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Year Round
Sunday
8:00am – 1:00pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $10 per visit.
East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market Thursday
5448 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Year Round
Thursday: $15 WIC card match, $7 WIC FMNP match
3:30pm – 7:30pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $15 per visit.
East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market Monday
5448 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Year Round
Monday: $15 WIC card match, $7 WIC FMNP match
3:30pm – 7:30pm
Accepts: CalFresh, WIC & Senior FMNP, WIC F & V checks
Market Match offered year round, up to $15 per visit.
For a complete list of all the farmer’s markets that double your SNAP EBT benefits in California, check out this article.
Metrolink Discount with California EBT
Metrolink passengers with a California EBT Card can get 50% OFF tickets or a passes through the Mobility-4-All Program.
To qualify for the 50 percent discount, you must have a valid California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
Riders can use their EBT card at any Metrolink station ticket machine to validate and unlock the discounted fare.
California EBT Card Discounts Summary
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