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A federal government shutdown could halt November food stamp benefits for about 188,000 people in Kansas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed the state to pause processing November SNAP benefits.

Kansas distributes about $34 million in food assistance to nearly 94,000 families monthly.

If no federal resolution is reached by October 28, 2025, the disbursement of benefits will be interrupted.

If the federal government shutdown continues, the state government won't issue food stamp benefits next month.

That would mean about $34 million for food assistance would not be distributed to about 94,000 families, where the benefits help feed about 188,000 people.

In Topeka and Shawnee County, about 15,000 people — including about 7,000 children — would go with

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