SNAP Benefits to Face Cuts Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

Fri Nov 07 2025 00:41:01 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Trump administration announces reduced SNAP benefits for November, impacting millions of Americans. Recipients may receive up to 65% of their usual aid, with some facing total cuts.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its previous announcement on SNAP food aid, revealing that beneficiaries will see a reduction of up to 65% of their usual benefits for November. The decision follows a complex legal and political situation tied to the ongoing government shutdown, leaving many recipients in uncertain financial situations. Some households are predicted to receive no benefits at all, further complicating food security as they navigate reduced assistance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November will be lower than initially forecasted. The original proposal to cut maximum benefits by half has been corrected, and beneficiaries will now receive up to 65% of their typical aid.

Despite this, many SNAP recipients are facing deeper cuts, with some households set to receive no benefits whatsoever. If the government shutdown persists into December, there are no plans for funding SNAP, creating a dire situation for about 42 million Americans who rely on this assistance for food.

States begin processing these adjustments, with Louisiana aiming to reload EBT cards by Friday, while some states could take longer. The USDA's recent court filing indicates that it could take months for others to deliver even partial benefits.

Multiple local and nonprofit organizations are advocating for full funding, arguing that the reduced benefits would not adequately alleviate the adverse impacts of the shutdown. The USDA is currently utilizing different funds to ensure that child nutrition programs remain operational during this challenging period.

This alarming scenario sees a further strain on vulnerable households, as many recipients already struggle to make ends meet. The uncertainty surrounding their access to food assistance adds to the anxiety of those who depend on SNAP for their basic needs.