NEW YORK (PIX11) – The federal government shutdown continues, and November SNAP benefits may be delayed for thousands of New Yorkers, according to New York State.

However, if you're a SNAP recipient and haven't used all your benefits, there could be a silver lining.

Unused SNAP benefits from previous months will still be available, according to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. You can check your EBT balance at ebtEDGE.com or through the app.

Information suggests that SNAP recipients will still have an active EBT card in November.

Why is there no funding for SNAP?

The government shutdown, which began at the start of October and coincided with the start of a new fiscal year, has nearly exhausted programs like SNAP, which rely on annual federal funding.

How many New Yo

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