Free, delicious, healthy groceries delivered to you.
Bento has partnered with CalOptima Health and Foodsmart to provide qualifying health plan members with nutritious groceries.
No gimmicks. No hidden catches. No cost to you. Seriously.
Who can order?
Bento is free for eligible CalOptima Health members in Orange County, with a health condition or a recent hospital discharge who meet eligibility criteria. All it takes is your phone number to start.
Please note you will need to complete a nutrition coaching call with Foodsmart as part of the application process to be eligible for free groceries. You must ask for Bento during your nutrition coaching call or you may receive food from a different provider.
Note: Qualification is not impacted by immigration status, employment status, or nationality. If you are a member of CalOptima Health and have a health condition, you can apply.
How does Bento work?
Ordering groceries using Bento is fast, easy, and free for eligible health plan members! Order in just a few quick, simple steps—no app required.
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Sign up in a snap.
Filling out the application only takes two minutes. If you're approved, ordering your weekly groceries from our local grocery partners is as easy as a couple clicks.
Our grocery partners include:
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Schedule your nutrition coaching call with Foodsmart.
Within 1 week, Foodsmart will call you and send you a text message with instructions on how to schedule a nutrition coaching call with one of their Registered Dietitians. To receive groceries from Bento, you need to specifically request Bento during your nutrition coaching call!
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Time to enroll!
Once you have been approved by Foodsmart and CalOptima, Bento will send you an SMS text message with instructions for completing your enrollment and placing your first order.
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Select a free grocery order curated for you.
Bento’s Registered Dietitians curate grocery orders that are designed to meet your nutritional needs, dietary preferences, and health conditions.
Explore A Sampling of Our Grocery Orders
Chicken
Classics
Back to
Basics
Savory Salmon Suppers
From the
Garden
Southwest Flavor
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Personalize your delivery details.
Once you’ve reviewed your order, just sit back and relax. We’ll let you know when your order is on its way.
It’s like any other online grocery delivery service, but you’re not the one paying. Enjoy!
Pick a date & time.
Confirm your order.
Free groceries get delivered.
It’s that simple.
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Learn, cook, and enjoy.
Each grocery order includes dietitian-approved recipes and essential nutritional information to ensure you get the most out of your weekly delivery.
Each order includes:
Multiple recipes
Full ingredients list
Nutrition guidance
Tips & tricks
Meet Clarita
Clarita is a 60 year old mother of two and the primary caregiver of her three grandchildren. She lives with diabetes and struggles to provide consistent and nutritious meals for herself and her family. Until she learned about Bento.
“I am so grateful for Bento for helping to feed my family. Signing up was so easy and I would suggest anyone who is eligible take advantage of this incredible benefit.”
FAQ
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CalOptima Health members with any health condition (e.g diabetes, high blood pressure, etc) or recent hospital discharge.
Qualification is not tied to immigration or employment status, nationality, or any other factor other than your insurance provider and health state. -
FoodSmart has been contracted by CalOptima to conduct nutrition coaching calls to determine eligibility to receive medically tailored food.
Foodsmart’s dietitians can offer additional support and strategies for managing your food allergies. Schedule your first no-cost nutrition coaching call to learn more.
You will not be eligible to receive Bento unless you complete your nutrition coaching call with Foodsmart.
You can continue meeting with your Foodsmart nutrition coach for ongoing support at no cost through CalOptima Health. -
This is a new benefit provided by CalOptima Health to improve your overall health.
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Your phone number is used to verify your identity and create your Bento account. Once you’re enrolled, we'll text you a code so you can log in and order groceries.
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It may take up to 7 business days for CalOptima Health to determine your eligibility after you apply.
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For Bento Member support,
call (800) 936-3022
or email support@gobento.com
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You will have the option to select grocery orders that meet your dietary restrictions and preferences.
Questions?
Our Support team can be reached at support@gobento.com or 800-936-3022.
