Yes, you should ultimately receive all of your November benefit amount, though it may be delayed.
On Thursday, Nov. 6, a federal court ordered the government to restore full November SNAP benefits. Late Friday night, Nov. 7, the United States Supreme Court paused that ruling (if you received your full or partial November deposit before then, it should not be affected).
It’s not yet clear how quickly full November payments will go out, or when households who already received partial payments will get the remainder of their November payments, but families who rely on SNAP should continue to prepare for delays.
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Can I keep using my EBT card during the shutdown?#can-i-keep-using-my-ebt-card-during-the-shutdown
Yes, you can keep using your EBT card to buy food, even if the government is shut down. If you have any remaining balance on your card from previous months, you can still spend that.
When will I get my November SNAP benefits?#when-will-i-get-my-november-snap-benefits
Federal judges ordered the USDA to pay out full November benefits using emergency funds, but the Supreme Court paused that ruling. It’s not yet clear how quickly full payments will go out, but it’s many people’s November deposits will still be delayed.
The best way to stay informed about your November SNAP deposit is to download the Propel app or check your state SNAP website for updates.
What if I need food now?#what-if-i-need-food-now
If you're struggling to feed yourself or your family because of delayed November benefits, there are some steps you can take that may help bridge the gap:
- Check local food banks near you
- Make sure your kids are signed up for free school lunch if they’re eligible
- Check out our other tips for finding cheap groceries
Track your benefits with Propel#track-your-benefits-with-propel
The Propel app helps you check your EBT balance instantly and get updates on your SNAP benefits. Download Propel to stay informed during the shutdown.
