Millions of Americans have spent the last several weeks wondering if, when, and how much they would receive in SNAP benefits for November. The prolonged government shutdown caused unprecedented uncertainty — including conflicting court rulings, emergency state stopgaps, and confusing guidance from the USDA.
Now that the shutdown has officially ended, the situation is finally stabilizing. Federal funding for SNAP has resumed, and states can once again issue full November SNAP benefits without legal or administrative restrictions.
However, because the shutdown lasted nearly two weeks and multiple emergency orders were in play, many states had already begun issuing partial, delayed, or state-funded SNAP payments. Some residents received full benefits early, some received partial benefits, and others received nothing at all while the courts battled it out.
The Low Income Relief team has been covering this crisis daily on our YouTube channel with live streams and Q&As. We will continue updating this article as states clarify their updated post-shutdown payment timelines.
Look for the latest updates below in red.
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What Happens Now
What happens now will depend on how your state chose to handle SNAP during the shutdown.
- If you already received full benefits: You will keep them. No clawbacks are expected.
- If you received partial benefits: You will receive the remainder now that funding is restored.
- If you received nothing yet: Your full November payment will arrive as your state finishes processing.
- If your state issued state-funded payments: Those should not be taken back, but that amount will likely count toward your total when federal funds are added.
We will continue monitoring the status of what is going on in the state-specific section below.
November SNAP Status by State
Now that the government shutdown has officially ended, SNAP funding has been fully restored. All states now have the legal authority and federal money needed to issue full November SNAP benefits, even if they were previously paused, delayed, or partially paid.
Because the shutdown lasted nearly two weeks, some states issued partial benefits, some issued full benefits early, and others could not issue any payments at all. As a result, each state is currently finishing the process of:
- releasing full November benefits,
- supplementing partial payments that were already sent, and
- clearing out the backlog of delayed transactions.
The USDA has said the the federal government should release the funding to the states within 24 hours. From there, it will depend on each state’s processing times. We will continue updating this list as we learn more about each state’s payment schedule.
States Issuing FULL SNAP Benefits
Alabama is loading full SNAP benefits onto cards on November 13, 2025 for those who have already missed a deposit. For those who normally receive benefits on November 14 or after, your payment will be provided on the normal deposit date.
If you live in Birmingham, you may be eligible for an additional $100 gift card from the city’s partnership with the United Way of Central Alabama. Get the details here.
Alaska has not yet released a timeline for November’s full SNAP payments.
Arizona has said they are “taking immediate action” to issue any outstanding benefits. They have also created a program called Food Bucks Now that will distribute a $30 voucher to help SNAP households purchase SNAP eligible foods at participating grocery stores in November. You may also be able to receive a $10 green voucher for Double Up fruits and veggies as well. It will be distributed through the Double Up Arizona network so you need to visit their website to find a store near you that accepts it.
Arkansas will distribute SNAP benefits overnight starting at midnight on Friday, November 14 according to 4029 News.
California has already issued full SNAP benefits for November. It is not clear how it affects the prepaid gift cards that San Francisco and Contra Costa County sent out.
Colorado already issued full SNAP benefits to nearly 32,000 residents before they were ordered to stop. The remaining cards should be filled starting Thursday, November 13. CBS News reports that “all SNAP recipients who have opted in for text updates will receive a text from CDHS announcing the news in the next few days.”
Connecticut has said that all SNAP recipients have received their full SNAP benefits as of Saturday, November 8.
Delaware has declared a state of emergency. They have announced plans to use state funding to provide SNAP benefits to residents. The remainder of the full payments should be made soon now that the government is open again.
Florida has not released the details of their schedule yet.
Georgia has started releasing partial benefits. A timeline for full benefits has not yet been released
Hawaii funded full SNAP benefits on Friday, Nov 7. Previously, they had planned to issue $250 in emergency relief payments to every current SNAP recipient in the state through the Hawaii Food Assistance Program. It is unclear if those extra payments were also still available.
Idaho previously announced their plan to issue partial benefits on November 12th. Based on the information available on the DHW website, it looks like full benefits will be available by the November 17th.
Illinois has stated that all SNAP recipients in their state will receive their full SNAP benefits by November 20th. The full payments will be made in waves over several days, so not everyone will get theirs at exactly the same time.
Indiana started issuing full benefits on November 11. The website says that the exact date is unknown because it’s still being finalized.
Iowa is issuing full SNAP benefits now. Everyone should receive theirs by Friday the 14th.
Kansas has reported that full SNAP benefits are already available as of November 7. They decided to issue the full benefits immediately instead of following the usual staggered delivery schedule.
Kentucky has not announced when they will release full benefits. Governor Beshear indicated that it’s likely to happen in the “middle of the month,” but it’s complicated because they’ve already issued partial payments.
Louisiana is working on filling EBT cards now. Seniors and people with disabilities may see a little extra, since the state does not plan on taking back the portion that they distributed earlier. This is a one-time boost due to the shutdown. In Governor Landry’s words, “They may end up with a 125% rather than 100%. That would be a gift from them, Happy Thanksgiving from the legislature and the governor.”
Maryland has started issuing partial payments but thedate of the full payments is not available yet. You may receive additional relief through the Maryland Market Money Benefit Bridge, which allows you to receive up to $20 per household per day when you experience a declined SNAP transaction at certain stores.
Massachusetts has already issued full SNAP benefits.
Michigan has issued full SNAP benefits already.
Minnesota has issued full SNAP benefits.
Mississippi has started issuing partial benefits. The date for full benefits has not been announced yet.
Missouri has started issuing partial benefits to those who already missed their usual payment date. It is unclear when full benefits will be released.
Montana has started issuing partial SNAP benefits. No date for full benefits has been released yet.
Nebraska has started issuing partial benefits. They are working “to finalize the guidance, logistics and funding necessary to release the remaining benefits,” according to Nebraska TV.
Nevada has started issuing partial amounts. They have not officially announced a date for full benefits as of this update.
New Hampshire issued full SNAP benefits to all the households in their state.
New Jersey issued full SNAP on November 7.
New Mexico has issued full SNAP benefits. If you missed a payment, it should be available now. If your date is upcoming, you should receive the full issuance on your regular payment date.
New York has issued full SNAP benefits.
North Carolina will issue full SNAP benefits on Friday, November 14.
North Dakota is “taking immediate steps” to distribute full SNAP benefits but a specific date has not been announced.
Ohio has started issuing partial payments. The full payment date has not been released yet.
Oklahoma has started issuing partial payments but the full payment date has not been announced yet.
Oregon has announced that full SNAP benefits have already been deposited on EBT cards for people in their state.
Pennsylvania has issued full SNAP benefits. They said the benefits should be loaded onto cards over the next few days.
Rhode Island issued full SNAP benefits on Saturday, November 8.
South Carolina will issue full SNAP benefits on Friday, November 14.
South Dakota has started issuing partial payments. Full benefits should be available soon but no date has been announced.
Tennessee: Tennessee has started issuing partial SNAP payments. Full benefits are expected to be available by Monday. Meanwhile, a lawmaker in Tennessee is fundraising to issue gift cards for SNAP recipients in Clarksville.
Texas is expected to issue full SNAP benefits in the next few days.
Utah expects to deliver full SNAP benefits by Saturday, November 15.
Vermont sent full SNAP benefits on Friday, Nov 7. They have also allocated $250,000 to the Vermont Foodbank.
Virginia has issuing partial SNAP benefits. The date for full benefits is uncertain.
Washington issued full SNAP benefits on November 6.
West Virginia has issued full SNAP benefits as of November 13th.
Wisconsin has announced that full November FoodShare benefits are already available on QUEST cards.
Wyoming has not released an exact date.
Free Groceries & Other Help
There are other forms of relief that you can turn to during this time as well.
$500 Cash Grants from One Fair Wage
The One Fair Wage SNAP Emergency Fund provides direct cash relief for restaurant workers, tipped workers, and other service or incarcerated workers who’ve lost access to SNAP or other food assistance during the shutdown.
Eligible applicants include service industry workers — regardless of immigration status — who are experiencing food insecurity or loss of income. All information is kept private and confidential.
To apply, visit the One Fair Wage website and click on the red apply now button. The link is broken so you have to go down to where it says apply for help on the next page. You will also have to participate in a confirmation interview.
$50 in Free Cash from Propel
Propel is offering help to SNAP users affected by the government shutdown. They’ve created an emergency fund to give $50 in cash to SNAP households who are waiting for delayed benefits. The money is meant to help families buy essentials until their normal SNAP payments arrive.
They are starting by prioritizing households who get the maximum SNAP benefit and have at least three household members. If you are selected, you can receive a one-time $50 payment through the Propel app, in partnership with GiveDirectly. The cash is sent on a prepaid card. You can choose a virtual or physical option. The virtual one will arrive faster than a physical card.
It is not immediately clear if new Propel users will be considered for this offer. If you are an existing Propel user, make sure to check your notifications and messages just in case.
$50 in Free Groceries from GoPuff
GoPuff is offering $50 in free groceries for SNAP customers. To claim this, you need to link your SNAP card to your GoPuff account, add eligible groceries to your cart, and use one of the promo codes below to claim $25 off and free delivery. This is limited to 200,000 customers, so it’s improtant to act early.
- SNAPRELIEF1 from November 1–15
- SNAPRELIEF2 from November 16–30
Free Delivery from DoorDash
DoorDash is also helping by waiving delivery and service fees on grocery orders for SNAP users—but only at select stores like Food Lion, Dollar General, Stop & Shop, and a few others. They are also partnering with local food banks to deliver one million free meals through their Project DASH program.
Just keep in mind that even with delivery fees waived, many of these delivery platforms upcharge each item, so you may pay more overall than you would in-store.
Free Thanksgiving Day Meals
Many churches, food banks, and community centers are preparing Thanksgiving food boxes for families in need. Supplies are limited, but if you’re able to get in line early, you may be able to receive a turkey, ham, or full holiday meal box.
We’re currently updating our list of free Thanksgiving food programs for each state, so check back often to see what’s available near you.
Other Sources of Free Food
If you’re struggling to put food on the table during the government shutdown, we’ve put together a helpful list of places offering free meals and groceries — even if SNAP benefits are delayed or paused. You can find it here: Where to Get Free Food During the Government Shutdown (Even If SNAP Stops)
Judicial & Legislative Actions
New Court Orders
Since the government has reopened, it is expected that the court cases will be dropped without further action.
Here’s a timeline of what happened:
- Oct 1: The government shutdown after Congress failed to pass the necessary approprations bills on time.
- Oct 10: The USDA instructed states to stop processing SNAP benefits for November. They claimed that they could not legally use the SNAP contingency funds to pay for benefits.
- Oct 28: Massachusetts and 25 other states sued to challenge the USDA’s decision. This was filed the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
- Oct 31: Two federal judges ruled that the federal government could use contingency funds to provide SNAP. Judge McConnell in Rhode Island ordered the government to issue full SNAP by Monday 11/3 or partial snap by Wednesday 11/5.
- Nov 3: The USDA filed a response in Rhode Island saying that they would fund partial benefits in November.
- Nov 4: President Trump posted on Truth Social that benefits would not be sent out until after the shutdown ended, but the White House officials repeatedly affirmed that the administration was “fully complying with the court order.” The USDA sent guidance to the states on how to calculate the 50% max benefit reduction. The plaintiffs in the Rhode Island case asked the court to compel the government to provide full SNAP.
- Nov 5: The USDA issued a correction. They said there was a calculation error and that they could use contingency funds to provide up to 65% of max benefits, not just 50%.
- Nov 6: Judge McConnell ordered the federal government to provide full SNAP benefits in November. The Department of Justice immediately announced that they would appeal the ruling.
- Nov 7: The Supreme Court has paused the order until the appeals court can deliver a judgment. However, the USDA said earlier in the day that they were preparing to “complete the processes necessary to make the funds available” for full SNAP benefits. Many states have started issuing full SNAP benefits despite the appeal and some users are reporting that full SNAP benefits have already been received.
- Nov 9: The Trump administration ordered states to stop issuing full SNAP payments and undo any full payments already sent. Per this filing, USDA said, “States must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025.” Late in the evening, the appeals court refused to change the lower court’s ruling because the harm “would be immense.”
- Nov 10: The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to intervene.
- Nov 11: The Supreme Court extended the administrative stay until 11:59 PM Thursday (Nov 13).
- Nov 12: The House voted to reopen the government and the President signed it.
Federal Bills in Congresss
There were also a few legislative efforts in Congress to prevent SNAP benefits from lapsing during the shutdown.
- Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 has been introduced in both the House and the Senate. These bills would ensure continued food benefits and retroactive benefits for anything missed. No action has been taken to advance either bill.
- Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 has been introduced in the Senate.
If approved, those measures could have temporarily resolved the immediate SNAP funding crisis but no concrete action was taken.
Relief Recap
The government shutdown is officially over, and full SNAP funding has been restored. While this brings stability back to the program, states are still working to correct delays, partial payments, and suspended processing from earlier this month.
Update for Indiana
11/15/2025 – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will begin issuing full SNAP benefits today. Eligible recipients can expect the funds to be available on their EBT cards starting Sunday, November 16. If your regular issuance date has passed, your benefits will be available on Sunday, November 16.
According to the Arkansas DHS website (https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/news/full-november-snap-benefits-to-be-issued-to-cards-beginning-late-this-evening/) SNAP benefits will be deposited starting Thursday night (Nov 13) not Nov 14 as reported on 2049.
I am in Mississippi. Snap funds finally showed up this evening November 10, 2025. I noticed that you do not have a report for Mississippi
I am preparing a listing of food aid and community gardens for Mississippi. This will be posted on my neighborhood watch group with Nextdoor.
On the morning of November 6, 2025 I called SNAP. They said no Snap assistance until they hear from the government.
How to organize volunteers for food banks and community gardens?
Thanks
Wasn’t sure if you know, I’ve listened to your vids and haven’t seen you mention that Washington State will not be receiving snap benefits in November. Below is the text msg I received from DSHS on Mon Nov. 3rd:
“WA DSHS: Due to the continued federal government shutdown, households will not receive food benefits after Oct. 31. Other benefits and programs are not affected by the shutdown at this time. Households will receive food benefits when the shutdown is resolved. Go to dshs.wa.gov or a local DSHS office for more information.”
If you already knew this, forgive me for repeating.
I’m in Michigan what are they doing about food stamps ?
Is Indiana paying out stap benefits
Gov. Sanders of Arkansas has authorized $500,000 in reserve funds to be dispursed to food banks in the state.
In your “How to get a Thanksgiving Dinner “ section, the information was for 2024. Where is the information for 2025?
We’ve updated the Thanksgiving Dinner section with 2025 information, and we’re still adding more as new programs are announced.
Thank you for keeping us informed. Earlier I heard that EBT benefits for North Carolina will just be delayed. Has that changed?
Thank you!
Currently with the “shutdown” soooo many people are struggling for even just the bare basics, and anything to put on their food tables! Many food banks, church’s, private organizations, and states themselves are stepping up with millions of dollars, donations, places to go to eat meals, so much just to get their people fed! In my opinion that’s how it should be. When the chips are down, we come together as a whole, and do what it takes to get ALL OF US through the hard times. To all of these wonderful people, and states, doing everything they can do step up in this crisis…I whole heartedly commend you, and thank you!! I am a widowed, 60 year old disabled woman on SSDI, who counts on those food stamps monthly! When I read up above what MY STATE….The state of ARIZONA….where I have lived my whole life…was going to do to help its citizens through this tough time. I was dumbfounded, in shock, and quite frankly embarrassed for my state! How is my state of ARIZONA helping me??? This is what we get to feed ourselves and our families on…..read below….
***Arizona is creating a program called Food Bucks Now that will distribute a $30 voucher to help SNAP households purchase fresh produce at participating grocery stores. It will be distributed through the Double Up Arizona network.***
Are you freaking kidding me??? Other states are getting millions of dollars coming into their food banks, or to put money on their peoples SNAP card….BUT that’s OK Arizona!!! We’ll have a salad and a fruit cup for 1 maybe 2 nights out of this whole month!!! Which one do you think my 3 month old nephew will want??? The salad or the fruit cup???!!!!! Ugh!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience—we can feel how much this is weighing on you, and you’re absolutely right to expect more support. It’s incredibly frustrating to see such different responses from state to state, especially when so many people are depending on SNAP just to get by. We’ll continue updating our posts as new programs are announced, and we truly hope Arizona steps up with more meaningful help soon.
Nicole, You and your team provide understandable and accurate information that so many of us depend on.
I hope that all of you realize what a great service that you are providing!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! It truly means a lot to know that the information we share is making a difference. We’re grateful to have you with us!
We all love you Nicole.
What is happening with South Dakota?
Can you please find out what is going on with Wisconsin?
TY💗
Just wondering about any updates of Kansas for EBT
What about Omaha NE
Do you have any info on what Oklahoma is doing about SNAP in November? Thanks and I also wanted to say thanks for all that you do. You’ve helped me out so much with the info you share.
do left over funds rollover?
Hello. Question about refunds of housing deposits:
I just moved in September 2025. The landlord refunded all of my $1500.00 deposit, which I have had to use to get reestablished in my new apartment.
Can Medical/food stamps (California) make that “extra” money count against me when I have to renew in November? Thanks.
Great question! In California, a refunded security deposit is not counted as income for CalFresh (food stamps) or Medi-Cal because it’s considered a return of your own money, not new money. Using that refund to get settled in your new place also won’t affect your eligibility. When you renew in November, just list your normal income and expenses — you don’t need to report the deposit refund as income. I hope that gives you some peace of mind!
Ironically, the USDA has ‘reserve’ funds but they say they will not use it to fund Food Stamps. They say it is meant for other emergency programs.
I learned this morning from the Indiana FSSA that Indiana plans to NOT pay SNAP for November at all. What’s worse, they don’t even know if the SNAP cards will work when November comes. Normally any remaining balance on the card rolls over to the next month, but they seem to think they might not this time because everything is so uncertain. They suggested I try to spend all my benefits by Friday because of this, even though my payment comes late in the month & I’m not in the habit of spending it all at once. Now I’m trying to figure out the most strategic way to do that, to best fit my needs.
I just go a letter, with $2 less in my food stamps! I live in Federal Way WA