Orange County is recruiting local restaurants* to participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). Restaurants may benefit from participation in the program through expansion of their customer base and providing a service to the community.
CalFresh recipients that are elderly, disabled or homeless can use their Golden State Advantage (EBT) card to purchase meals from approved restaurants.
*Restaurant definition: A private, for-profit establishment where meals are sold and served to customers, including in-store delis.
How to Participate
1. Complete a RMP Application Packet:
Complete a USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Application for Meal Services (FNS-252-2).
Click here to complete the application online, print and submit with original signatures of all owners/partners and corporate officers listed in Part 4 of the application.
Click here for instructions on how to complete the application.
Include the following documents with the application:
Color copy of a government issued photo identification card and a copy of a Social Security card, or other verification of a Social Security Number for:
all owners/partners
all officers of private corporations
Note: Identification documentation is not required for publicly-owned corporations.
Copy of a valid health permit and business license for each location
Complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County.
Click here to complete the MOU online. Complete all required fields, print and submit with original signatures.
Please note: insurance verification is no longer required.
Mail the signed application and MOU with all required supporting documentation to:
Orange County Social Services Agency Attn: Restaurant Meals Program 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 100 Orange, CA 92868
2. You will be notified by the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of the status of your application.
Notify Social Services of the eligibility determination:
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