JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has informed state agencies that November 2025 SNAP cannot be issued at this time, according to a media release from the agency.
SNAP benefits are 100 percent federally funded through USDA-FNS. DSS has received official communication from USDA that there is not sufficient funding to issue SNAP benefits for the month of November.
“We are closely monitoring this situation, and benefits will be issued as soon as federal funds become available,” said Jess Bax, DSS Director. “We encourage SNAP participants to look at the potential of using their October balance to stretch into November if possible given this situation.”
DSS continues to work with USDA and other federal partners to monitor developments and will keep the public informed.
“We understand the uncertainty caused by the shutdown,” said Director Mandi Adams, Family Support Division (FSD). “FSD’s team is committed to keeping Missourians informed of any changes.”
DSS encourages Missourians who may be affected to:
- Review available local food resources such as food banks and pantries.
- Monitor DSS social media channels and website for the most up-to-date information.
“Missouri’s Food Banks have worked to prepare in anticipation of increased need caused by the federal shutdown and impacts to SNAP benefits,” said Joey Keys, Feeding Missouri Board Chair and CEO of Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “We stand ready to help neighbors as far as our resources allow. However, we cannot do this alone. Now, more than ever we need our communities to support their Food Banks.”
FSD will continue to accept and process SNAP applications, reported changes, and mid-certifications received on or after November 1, 2025, as normal.
For updates and resources, visit mydss.mo.gov/federal-shutdown-impacts.
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