CA SB900

Creates the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project to integrate supplemental benefits into the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system, allowing CalFresh recipients to receive additional funds when purchasing California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables.

Establishes the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Grant Fund and requires the Department of Social Services to award a minimum of three grants to nonprofit organizations or government agencies to implement and test the supplemental benefits mechanism at authorized retailers, including farmers' markets and grocery stores.

Defines supplemental benefits as additional funds delivered to a CalFresh recipient's EBT card upon purchase of California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, redeemable only for CalFresh-eligible purchases at authorized retailers, with a minimum 1:1 match ratio.

Requires the Department of Social Services, in consultation with the Department of Food and Agriculture, to evaluate the pilot projects and submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2021, with recommendations for refining and expanding the supplemental benefits mechanism.

Sunsets the pilot project on January 1, 2024, and requires the department to seek necessary federal approvals to establish the program.