SAR-7 Periodic Report & Renewal Process FAQ
If approved for CalFresh, you will have to complete a renewal process 6 months from your initial application month and again at the 1-year mark.
The SAR-7 is the renewal process CalFresh recipients need to complete after 6 months of receiving CalFresh. Your county will mail you documents to complete, OR, students can log on to their county CalFresh portal to complete the SAR-7 electronically.
The SAR-7 will ask you to report any changes that may have happened in the last 6 months. Documentation will be asked to confirm reported changes. Changes may include a change of residency, household size, income and expenses, and any additional changes you may need to report.
Every year, you will also have to complete a yearly renewal process. Your county will mail you documents to complete the yearly renewal or students can choose to complete the recertification online. You will be asked to report any changes that may have happened since you last reported to the county.
Changes may include a change of residency, household size, income and expenses, and any additional changes you may need to report. Your county will call for an interview to review the information imported
It is recommended to submit your SAR-7 Periodic Report and Yearly Renewals using the benefitscal.com or mybenefitscalwin.org website. DO NOT complete the SAR-7 through the getcalfresh.org link, that you may receive via email, as it will not be reported to your count
Recertification Dates
Month of Initial Application |
Due dates for SAR-7 Periodic Report Process |
Due Dates for Yearly Renewals |
| January | June 5th | December 5th |
| February | July 5th | January 5th |
| March | August 5th | February 5th |
| April | September 5th | March 5th |
| May | October 5th | April 5th |
| June | November 5th | May 5th |
| July | December 5th | June 5th |
| August | January 5th | July 5th |
| September | February 5th | August 5th |
| October | March 5th | September 5th |
| November | April 5th | October 5th |
| December | May 5th | November 5th |
