States warn SNAP may halt amid shutdown | JQJO

With the federal shutdown in its 21st day, states are warning that SNAP benefits could halt as soon as Nov. 1. Texas says all November aid will stop if the shutdown continues past Oct. 27, while Pennsylvania officials say they cannot distribute benefits, citing a state alert that blames Republicans in Washington and says November 2025 payments cannot be made. Minnesota and New York report benefits are at risk or may be delayed. The USDA's acting SNAP chief warned funds won’t cover full November benefits for 42 million; WIC received a $300 million stopgap.