The government shutdown is halting SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans starting November 1, 2025. The USDA confirmed no federal food stamp payments will be issued this month due to depleted funds amid a political deadlock. October benefits remain intact as states had prior funding, but November’s aid is frozen, threatening food security nationwide. States and food banks scramble to support millions facing hunger. This unprecedented halt impacts vulnerable families, children, and seniors relying on SNAP for essential nutrition.
