Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Florida will be affected by the federal government shutdown starting in November.
Until federal funding resumes, Floridians will not receive SNAP benefits, meaning on November 1st, millions of Floridians could be without vital food assistance.
The Florida Department of Children and Families administers SNAP, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a federal agency whose funding is affected by the current government shutdown.
If the federal government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits for the month of November will not be issued until federal funding is restored. Recipients may receive notices about eligible benefit amount, but will not receive any benefits deposited to EBT cards during this time. The Department is monitoring the federal government shutdown closely and will notify impacted individuals as soon as it can resume issuing benefits.
There were no anticipated impacts to October benefits being issued, and the Department is continuing to process all applications and renewals received. Existing SNAP benefits can be used, and EBT card balances can be checked online.
All SNAP renewal requirements are still in effect during the shutdown, and all are encouraged to complete the renewal when it is due. There may be notices about November eligible benefit amount, but no November benefits will be deposited to your EBT card until federal funding is available.
Florida’s Medicaid and Temporary Cash Assistance are not impacted by the federal government shutdown at this time.
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