KPRC 2 received more information on how the federal government is calculating the reduced SNAP benefits for the month of November as the government shutdown endures its record-tying 35th day.

A press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service detailed how SNAP benefits will be allocated in November. It was issued by Patrick A. Penn, the USDA deputy under secretary.

Here’s what we learned:

The SNAP benefit reductions

SNAP maximum allotment has been reduced by 50% of each eligible household’s current allotment. This reduction is due to limited federal funding.

Scope of reductions

The reductions only apply from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, 2025.

Implementation by state agencies

All 50 states must immediately implement the 50% SNAP reduction. Single and two-pers

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