""November 2025 SNAP benefits cannot be paid," an update from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, "Starting October 16, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the federal government shutdown ends and funds are released to PA." A similar warning from Texas Health and Human Services confirms, "SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 27.""
""If the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits," Acting SNAP Head Ronald Ward said in a letter to regional program directors. Ward said the program is working on a "contingency plan," and directed states to delay sending their regular record of eligible SNAP households to vendors, which would give the program flexibility to delay or pause benefits next month if needed."
Multiple states, including Pennsylvania and Texas, warned that November SNAP benefits will not be paid if the federal government shutdown continues, with similar warnings from Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Colorado, Florida, and California. SNAP is federally funded but administered and distributed by states. Forty-two million Americans rely on SNAP for groceries. A USDA memo said funds are sufficient to pay October benefits, but a prolonged lapse in appropriations could force smaller or delayed November payments. Acting SNAP Head Ronald Ward said insufficient funds would prevent full November payments, directed contingency planning, and instructed states to delay sending household records to vendors.
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