Retailer Opportunities

The California Department of Social Services offers opportunities for Retailers to increase their revenue while supporting their communities by providing access to nutritious foods.

BECOME A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RETAILER.

If you are currently not approved to accept SNAP payments, review the general requirements, and find out if are eligible by visiting the USDA website. If you have any questions, please contact the SNAP Retailer Service Center at 1-877-823-4369.

If you are currently a SNAP retailer in California and are closing, please notify CDSSEBT@dss.ca.gov.

BECOME A RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM (RMP) VENDOR.

Restaurant owners interested in becoming a participating RMP vendor, can review the requirements, and find out if they are eligible by visiting the CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program Partner Resource website. If you have any questions or would like to request a phone call, please email CDSSRMP@dss.ca.gov.

ONLINE PURCHASING

SNAP-eligible retailers who want to add online shopping to their e-commerce, can review the requirements and learn more by visiting the USDA website. To learn more, please visit the EBT Online website. If you have any questions on EBT Online, please email CDSSEBT@dss.ca.gov.