Partial SNAP benefits will be more than initially expected for November's payments, USDA says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued new guidance regarding partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expected in November.

The SNAP benefits were initially reduced to 50% of normal payments due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the longest on record. But a new memo sent out to states revised that amount to 65%.

"The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is revising its November 4 memorandum. The maximum allotments are being reduced by 35 percent instead of 50 percent, so that the maximum allotments for November 2025 will be 65 percent of the typical maximum allotments," the memo said.

"We appreciate the partnership with States that administer SNAP and will continue to keep you apprised with updates," it added.

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