No SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to government shutdown
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US government to stop paying for food aid from Nov.
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The government shutdown has officially entered its 4th week, with Democrats and Republicans still at a stalemate on day 28.
Follow live updates on the shutdown for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, here. See earlier developments below. What to know about Day 27 of the government shutdown: Democrats and Republica
In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown.
The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.
In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as another assistance program for women, infants and children, are at risk of running out of federal dollars in days.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 28 on Tuesday as Democrats and Republicans remain locked in a stalemate as the toll mounts of the funding lapse. Follow live updates here.
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San Antonio Food Bank anticipates it will need 50% more food for next month amid government shutdown
The San Antonio Food Bank is calling for volunteers and donations as they prepare to meet the needs of people who will not be receiving food stamps on Saturday.
Airports face staffing shortages, federal employees work without pay, and millions risk losing food assistance as the shutdown continues.
The plan detailed how the agency would use the contingency fund provided by Congress to continue benefits. The fund holds roughly $6 billion, about two-thirds of a month of SNAP benefits, meaning USDA would still have to reshuffle an additional $3 billion to cover the remainder for November.
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