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Florida SNAP benefits may not be disbursed in November amid government shutdown
SNAP benefits provide financial resources to low-income or fixed income individuals.
If the government shutdown continues into November, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will not be distributed until federal funding is restored. This will leave about 2.9 million Floridians in the dark about where they will get food for the next month.
SNAP benefits allow individuals to receive monthly funds on an electronic benefit transfer card, or EBT, to purchase food. People who can receive SNAP benefits include low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes and other individuals and families with low incomes.
“If the federal government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits for November will not be issued until the federal funding is restored,” the Florida Department of Children and Families has written on its website.
Here's what to know about using SNAP benefits.
Will I receive my November 2025 SNAP benefits?
Since the SNAP program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a federal agency affected by the government shutdown, Floridians will not receive SNAP benefits until federal funding resumes.
Can I still apply for SNAP benefits in Florida?
The Department of Children and Families is still accepting and processing applications and renewals, urging you not to resubmit, as that can delay processing.
How many people have SNAP benefits in Florida?
In Florida, 2.9 million enrollees receive SNAP benefits, with 1.1 million of them being children, according to a map on The White House's websitethat breaks down the economic impact in Florida.
How long has the government been shut down?
The government shutdown began on Oct. 1, and it has been ongoing for 26 days. The longest government shutdown was also under President Donald Trump, lasting 35 days from Dec. 22, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019.
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