$23M CalFresh/WIC/Senior FM incentives (EBT boost) & Chase $2.5M grants
Key Questions
What is the $23M CalFresh/WIC/Senior FM incentives program?
The $23M program, launched March 2026, doubles EBT usage at key markets like Divisadero, Grand Lake, Ferry Plaza, Tonantzin, Alameda, Castro, LaFayette, San Leandro, H Mart, Mountain View, and Mercado Rosa. It boosts access to fresh food for participants.
What are the Chase $2.5M grants for?
Chase provided $2.5M in grants to La Cocina, SFmade, and Civic Joy. These support small businesses and food entrepreneurs amid shop-local initiatives.
How does SFGATE Best of Bay Area voting fit in?
SFGATE's third annual Best of Bay Area voting is open through May 5, 2026, rallying support for nominated small businesses. It adds buzz to local vendors and markets.
$23M Mar2026 doubles EBT at key markets (Divisadero/Grand Lake/Ferry Plaza/Tonantzin/Alameda/Castro/LaFayette/Alameda Pt/San Leandro/H Mart/Mtn View/Mercado Rosa etc.); Chase $2.5M to La Cocina/SFmade/Civic Joy; SFGATE Best of Bay voting thru May5 adds small biz buzz. Verify markets/vendors, publicize apps amid shop-local.