Federal Government Shutdown: November SNAP Benefits

Updated: 11/8/25

• On November 6, 2025, a U.S. District Court ordered the federal government to issue full November SNAP benefit payments to eligible households. New York has begun issuing full SNAP benefits to all eligible households. Some New Yorkers could have access to their benefits as soon as Sunday, November 9, and all are expected to receive their full benefits by the end of the week.
• SNAP benefits information will continue to be updated on the OTDA website; NYC ACCESS HRA; myBenefits; and the ebtEDGE website, app and customer service line (1-888-328-6399).
• SNAP households may also receive text messages from NY OTDA about SNAP benefit updates.
• In the meantime, EBT cards will still work, and any benefits on your EBT card from prior months can continue to be used to shop for food at all SNAP authorized retailers and farmers markets.
• It is important that all SNAP households continue to complete all SNAP requirements including recertifications, returning periodic reports, and reporting changes, even during the federal government shutdown.
• New applications for SNAP will continue to be accepted.
• New applicants can apply for SNAP or Public Assistance at their local department of social services, or online at mybenefits.ny.gov. New York City residents can apply online at ACCESS HRA or in-person at a Human Resources Administration (HRA) SNAP center.
• Public Assistance (cash) benefits are not affected by the federal government shutdown. They will continue to be issued to all eligible households.
• For information on the federal government shutdown and WIC operations in New York State, visit Frequently Asked Questions About WIC for the latest information.
• For more information on the federal government shutdown and November SNAP benefits, visit Frequently Asked Questions About November SNAP benefits for the latest information.
• For information on other available food resources where you can access supplies, produce, and meals, including food banks, food pantries, and more, visit:
  • Find Your Regional Food Bank: locate the regional food bank and Emergency Food Relief Organizations (EFRO) in your area.
  • The Food Pantries Food Connect Map: find local food pantries, community meals, mobile food resources and more.
  • Resources for Working Families: discover nutrition programs and resources that can help you feed your family.
  • Double Up Food Bucks: get help stretching your food dollars and accessing fresh produce.
  • Hunger Free America: find food assistance anywhere.
• Here are additional food resources that can be accessed by phone:
  • Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish)
  • Call 211 for New York State Residents
  • Call 311 if you live in New York City
  • Text 914-342-7744 and type in the word “food.”