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A federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, risking food access in November.
As of October 21, 2025, a prolonged federal government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for millions across multiple states, including Nevada, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Montana, with November benefits at risk due to lack of appropriated funds.
The USDA has instructed states to delay November SNAP issuances, impacting over 42 million recipients nationwide.
States warn benefits may not be usable after November 1, and food banks and pantries are preparing for increased demand, especially ahead of Thanksgiving.
While some states like New Hampshire secured short-term funding for WIC, broader uncertainty persists over SNAP, Medicaid, and ACA tax credits, with advocates warning of worsening food insecurity, rural health care access, and economic harm.
Un cierre federal amenaza los beneficios de SNAP para 42 millones de estadounidenses, poniendo en riesgo el acceso a alimentos en noviembre.