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SNAP Funding Restored After Shutdown as States Start Issuing November Benefits

USDA expects most states to receive funds within 24 hours of the government’s reopening.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump signed a spending bill that reopened the government and fully funded SNAP through Jan. 30.
  • A USDA spokesperson told TIME that most states should receive funding within a day, though actual benefit delivery will vary by state systems.
  • FRAC reported recipients could see payments within a few days to a week as states reprocess files and reload EBT schedules.
  • Pennsylvania officials said full November benefits are resuming, with Gov. Josh Shapiro expecting cards to be fully loaded within about 24 hours and statewide distribution by the weekend.
  • Utah’s Department of Workforce Services said all customers will receive full November benefits by Saturday, with some deposits starting Friday.