SNAP Benefits May Not Be Available Beginning November 01, 2025

• Check the balance on your EBT card via the ConnectEBT website/app.

• If you have funds already loaded, consider using them before November 1 if it appears likely benefits will be unavailable.

• Monitor updates from Georgia DHS (dhs.georgia.gov) for any changes or announcements.

• Be aware of local emergency food-assistance resources (food banks, pantries, etc.) in case benefits are delayed or paused.

• The federal government is currently in a shutdown because Congress has not passed appropriations.

• The USDA issued a letter to states warning that if the funding lapse continues it may have “insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals.”

• The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) has explained that while there are contingency funds available, they may not cover the full cost of November benefits unless the USDA uses them.