Government shutdown: No SNAP benefits to be issued in November

After weeks of warnings, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that SNAP benefits will not be issued in November if the government shutdown continues.

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The federal government will not be issuing Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments on Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Pennsylvania stopped issuing payments earlier this month.

Just under 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP benefits.

The federal government announced earlier this week that it would not be issuing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown.

The program provides food benefits to low-income individuals and families. Mil

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