Direct answer: November SNAP benefits are being issued as partial payments (about 50% of typical monthly allotments) due to the government shutdown and related funding issues. Exact payment dates vary by state, with some states starting as early as November 6 and others distributing later in the month; many beneficiaries will see the first half of their usual benefit, with the rest potentially issued in subsequent weeks if funds are appropriated. Maximum and minimum amounts for November 2025 have been published, but your exact benefit depends on household size and eligibility factors. Context and details

• What is happening: The USDA implemented a plan to continue SNAP benefits in November at roughly half of the usual monthly amounts, as directed by ongoing court orders and contingency funding. This means many recipients will receive a partial payment this month, rather than their full monthly benefit.

• Typical structure of benefits: SNAP allotments are calculated based on household size, income, expenses, and other factors. For November 2025, maximum monthly benefits are scaled down, and the actual payment is commonly around 50% of the normal entitlement, with the minimum payment often set by regional considerations (for example, some regions report minimums as low as around $12-$20 depending on location).

• State-by-state timing: Payment timing differs by state as agencies distribute funds under the new plan. Some states have reported starting payments on or around November 6, while others have indicated payments will go out over the course of the month as funds are released and systems update. Check your state’s health or social services department for the exact schedule for November 2025.

• What to expect on EBT cards: After funds are authorized, reloading can take time. In some cases, benefits may appear over a span of days to weeks, depending on state processing, card reloading cycles, and the partial-payment method. It’s common to see a staggered rollout across the month rather than a single lump sum.

• Additional notes: Coverage areas with higher cost of living (Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories) may show higher maximums, but the issued amount will still typically be about half of the usual entitlement due to the policy in place for November 2025.

How to stay updated

• Check your state’s official SNAP or Department of Health and Human Services page for the most accurate, up-to-date payment dates and amounts specific to your household size and location.

• If you don’t see a payment by the expected date, monitor official announcements and your state's social services communications, as scheduling can shift with changing funding decisions and court rulings.

If you’d like, share your state and household size, and the most recent notices you’ve seen, and the latest, most precise schedule can be summarized for your situation.