A SAR 7 is a CalFresh report where you provide current household information, including income, number of people in the home, expenses and updates to address or phone numbers.

When is my SAR 7 due?

• Every 6 or 12 months depending on your household
• We will send you mail when it's time to submit

Use any of the following options to submit:

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org or getcalfresh.org
• By phone: (877)- 699-6868 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• In person: Visit an Economic Assistance Office during in person hours
• By mail: County of Sonoma Human Services Department, Economic Assistance, P.O. Box 1539, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
• Drop boxes are available after hours at the Economic Assistance offices
• By fax: (707) 565-2929

All households must complete and submit the Recertification for CalFresh Benefits (CF 37) form and most households are required to complete an interview to renew benefits. We will send notices when the recertification is due along with the required form. You can complete the Recertification for CalFresh Benefits form and submit verifications using any of the options listed below. We encourage you to submit the Recertification for CalFresh Benefits form as early in the renewal month as possible. If you misplace the form, we may be able to obtain it during the interview

How often do I renew my benefits?

• Every 12, 24, or 36 months depending on your household
• We will send you mail when it's time for your recertification

Use any of the options below to submit your CF 37 and verifications

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
• In-person: Visit an Economic Assistance Office during in-person hours
• By mail: County of Sonoma Human Services Department, Economic Assistance, P.O. Box 1539, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
• Drop boxes are available after hours at the Economic Assistance offices
• By fax: (707) 565-2929

If at any point your households gross income goes over your IRT, you must report your new gross income within 10 calendar days of receiving it. You will be notified if your household has an IRT following your approved application or recertification by mail on the form titled "Reporting Changes for Cash Aid and CalFresh" (SAR 2A).

You must also report within 10 calendar days when any member in your CalFresh household receives $3,500 or more in gambling and/or lottery winnings in a single bet, hand or ticket. This must be reported even if you immediately lose it or spend it. You may be ineligible to CalFresh but may reapply at any time.

You must also report any changes that may increase benefits such as a job loss or increase in shelter expenses.

Use any of the below options to report a change"

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
• By phone: (877) 699-6868 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m-3:30 p.m.
• In-person: Visit an Economic Assistance Office during in-person hours
• By mail: County of Sonoma Human Services Department, Economic Assistance, P.O. Box 1539, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
• Drop boxes are available after hours at the Economic Assistance offices
• By fax: (707) 565-2929