Will my CalFresh EBT benefits get cut if I submit my SAR7 on July 5th?

You should be fine submitting on the 5th - that's your actual due date. Your benefits for July are already guaranteed since they load on the 2nd. The SAR7 you submit by July 5th affects your August benefits. But honestly, I'd try to submit it tomorrow (Friday) if possible just to be safe. Some county offices might be closed on Monday for the extended holiday weekend, and you don't want to risk it. You can also submit online through BenefitsCal.com if you're registered!

Just my experience but DO NOT wait till the due date!!! The county lost my SAR7 when i turned it in on the 5th last year even tho i went in person, and they cut my benefits off. took WEEKS to get them back and had to do a whole appeal. I always turn mine in by the 1st now.

I think most offices are closed Monday for the holiday. My worker told me anything around holidays gets super backed up. Can u fax it maybe??

If you can't make it to the office tomorrow, try using Claimyr to reach someone at the county directly. I was in a similar situation last month with my verification documents and couldn't get through the regular line. Used their service at claimyr.com and they got me through to a real person in like 15 minutes who confirmed my options. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 The worker I talked to actually gave me an extension on my paperwork deadline when I explained my situation. Worth a try!

To directly answer your question: The July 5th deadline means your SAR7 must be received by the county by that date to avoid potential interruption to your August benefits. Since your July benefits load on the 2nd, those are secure regardless. Here are your options: 1. Submit online through BenefitsCal (24/7 access, immediate receipt) 2. Submit in person on Friday (get a receipt!) 3. Fax it in (keep confirmation page) 4. Use the county drop box (take a photo as proof of submission) If you absolutely can't submit until Monday and discover the office is closed, submit online immediately and call your worker first thing Tuesday to confirm they received it. They sometimes have flexibility for submissions that are only 1 business day late, especially around holidays.

just wondering why your worried about the sar7 anyway?? isnt that just if your income changed?? i never fill those out and my snap benefits still come every month lol

Quick clarification on something important: Most county offices will be CLOSED on Monday, July 5th, 2025 in observance of Independence Day (which falls on Friday the 4th). This means that if you wait until Monday to try to submit your SAR7 in person, you'll find closed doors and would miss your deadline. If you can't submit tomorrow in person or need after-hours options, you can: 1. Submit through BenefitsCal.com (takes 15-20 mins to complete) 2. Use the county drop box (usually available 24/7 outside the building) 3. Fax your completed form if you have access to a fax machine Whichever method you choose, take photos or get confirmation of your submission for your records.

im so tired of these sar7 things every 6 mo. and then recertification every year!! like we dont have enuff stress already. why cant they just check our income themselves?? they already know what we make

UPDATE: I submitted my SAR7 through BenefitsCal last night and got a confirmation number! Thanks everyone for the advice - especially about the holiday closure on Monday. I called this morning just to confirm they received it (took forever to get through) and they said everything looks good for my August benefits. Such a relief!

So glad to hear you got it submitted successfully! This is a perfect example of why it's important to not wait until the last minute with these deadlines. For anyone else reading this thread - the key takeaway is that BenefitsCal.com is available 24/7 and gives you immediate confirmation, which is super helpful when you're cutting it close on deadlines. Also, always keep those confirmation numbers! I screenshot mine and email them to myself so I have a backup record. Thanks for updating us on how it turned out, Leslie!