Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Alabama will be paused in November as the federal shutdown continues, according to the state’s Department of Human Resources.

According to DHR, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a guidance that told them SNAP benefits, commonly known food stamps, would be suspended effective Nov. 1 until federal funding is provided or until states are directed otherwise.

The agency said recipients will be able to use benefits issued to their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card prior to November 1, 2025, at any SNAP authorized retailer.

“SNAP benefits are 100% federally funded; therefore USDA (FNS) controls the issuance of these benefits on EBT cards,” said Alabama DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner.

“We know SNAP benefits are vitally

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