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USDA Begins Releasing Full November SNAP Benefits as States Start Payouts During Shutdown

A federal judge’s order compelled the move, leaving timing uneven across states during an ongoing appeal.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: An EBT sign is displayed on the window of a grocery store on October 30, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other assistance are set to stop on November 1st amid a federal government shutdown that has been going on for 29 days and is the second-longest shutdown in the nation's history. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for extra emergency funds and personnel to be deployed, as SNAP payments will be suspended. About 42 million Americans are expected to lose access to their benefits. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Overview

  • USDA told state SNAP directors it is implementing full November issuances in compliance with a Nov. 6 order from the Rhode Island federal court and would make funds available for EBT processing within hours.
  • The Trump administration asked the 1st Circuit for an emergency stay of Judge John McConnell Jr.’s ruling even as it proceeds with payments, with Vice President J.D. Vance calling the decision absurd.
  • Multiple states began or scheduled distributions: Pennsylvania reported roughly $100 million delivered Friday, officials in California, Wisconsin and Kansas said funds were flowing, and New York expects benefits to begin appearing Sunday.
  • SNAP benefits failed to issue on Nov. 1 for the first time in the program’s history, affecting roughly 42 million people and requiring more than $8–9 billion for a full month versus about $4.6–5 billion in contingency funds.
  • Food banks and campus support programs reported sharp spikes in demand during the lapse, and officials cautioned that EBT processing could mean staggered, state-by-state timing for when recipients see full funds.