Federal Shutdown Stops SNAP Benefits Nationally November

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is facing significant challenges across multiple states due to new eligibility requirements and the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Oregon, around 313,000 adults, including refugees and certain immigrant groups, may lose benefits as new work and eligibility rules take effect, causing concern among advocates about increased food insecurity. Meanwhile, North Carolina and Pennsylvania officials warn that November SNAP benefits could be delayed, reduced, or canceled if the federal shutdown persists, with state agencies continuing to process applications despite funding uncertainties. Similarly, Minnesota officials have alerted residents that SNAP benefits will end at the end of October unless Congress reaches a budget agreement, urging those in need to apply and seek community food resources. The USDA has indicated the need for a backup plan to maintain SNAP funding, but the ongoing budget impasse puts millions reliant on the program at risk of losing critical food assistance. These developments underscore the precarious situation for low-income families and vulnerable populations dependent on SNAP benefits amid federal funding disruptions and policy changes.