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Millions Lose SNAP Benefits as Government Shutdown Continues
2 Nov
Summary
- 42 million Americans, including 2.9 million Floridians, may not receive November SNAP benefits
- SNAP funding has run out due to the ongoing government shutdown
- Existing EBT funds can still be used, but no new payments will be made until the government reopens
As of November 2, 2025, the ongoing government shutdown has led to a critical situation for millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The federal government has been shut down for 32 days, and the USDA has announced that funding for SNAP has run out.
This means that 42 million Americans, or about 12% of the population, will not receive their November SNAP benefits. This includes nearly 3 million Floridians who will be affected. While existing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds can still be used, no new payments will be disbursed until the federal government reopens.
The SNAP program is federally funded, but individual states are responsible for administering it. The current shutdown has created a crisis for millions of low-income families who depend on this vital food assistance. Food banks and other local resources are bracing for a surge in demand as the shutdown continues to impact vulnerable communities.
As the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history, this situation is likely to have far-reaching consequences if a resolution is not reached soon. Lawmakers and officials are working to find a solution, but for now, millions of Americans face the prospect of going without their essential SNAP benefits in the coming month.
