Short answer: It depends on the status of the federal government and SNAP funding actions in November. Based on recent reporting, there have been efforts to continue or partially fund SNAP benefits during a government shutdown, but the timing and amounts have been uncertain and vary by state. If you are enrolled in SNAP, check your state’s official SNAP or human services site and your EBT account regularly for updates, since payments may be delayed or reduced while Congress and agencies resolve funding. Key points to consider

• Federal shutdown impact: If the federal government is shut down, SNAP benefits can be impacted because the program is federally funded, but states may still work with emergency funding or contingency measures to cover needs. Some reports indicate steps to continue or partially fund benefits in November, though with potential delays or smaller payments. [sources echoing this context include deployment updates and state-level notices from late October to early November 2025]
• Timing and delivery: Even when benefits are authorized, there can be delays as systems update or as states process payments. Some articles note that funds may be loaded to EBT cards on different days than usual, or in reduced amounts, for November. [news coverage around the same period]
• Verify with your state: SNAP is jointly administered by states with federal funding. State agencies often post the most reliable, up-to-date information on whether benefits will be paid on schedule, and if adjustments are in place. If a state has issued a shutdown-specific notice, follow that guidance and check your EBT account regularly.

What you can do now

• Check your state’s Department of Social Services or health/human services website for a dedicated page on SNAP during the shutdown and November 2025 updates.
• Monitor your EBT account and your mail or email for any notices about changes to benefits.
• If you rely on urgent food assistance, consider local food banks or pantries and mobile distribution programs that may operate regardless of SNAP timing.

If you’d like, share your state and I can look up the most current official notices and predicted payment timelines for November 2025.