Will SNAP benefits come in November? Trump admin makes big announcement

After a court order, the Trump administration will use $4.65B in emergency funds to partially restore November SNAP aid, covering about half of recipients.

Updated on: Nov 4, 2025, 24:30:46 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Following a federal judge's order to use emergency funding to pay for food aid, the Trump administration on Monday told the court that it will partially fund SNAP in November. SNAP benefits stopped on November 1 amid the government shutdown after the Trump administration refused to use the contingency funding at its disposal to keep food aid alive.

A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a bakery in Chicago. (Representational) (AP)

Then, on Friday, a federal judge from Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to use the emergency money for the USA's largest anti-hunger program on which nearly 45 million citizens depend. In the wake of the order, the United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will use the $4.65 billion to fund SNAP for November.

According to a legal filing in response to the judges' order, the money will be just about enough to fund roughly half of the currently enrolled participants on SNAP. Additionally, the USDA said that those who applied for SNAP in November will not be eligible for payments this month.

Will SNAP Benefits Be Paid In November?

Yes, SNAP benefits, which paused last week as the USDA ran out of funds for he programs amid the government shutdown, will resume. However, there are multiple catches, as per the USDA's latest announcement.

The first is regarding who will receive the benefits. As per the USDA, the money allotted for November 2025 SNAP payments is only enough to cover for the benefits to around half of the enrolled applicants. It means, either everyone enrolled will not receive the benefits, or the amount will be less compared to the previous months to accommodate all the applicants

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Additionally, the USDA said that benefits will not paid to those who have applied to be enrolled in the program in November 2025.

When Will SNAP Benefits Be Paid?

In the legal filing by the Trump administration in response to the Rhode Island Judge's order, a timeline of when funds will be disbursed was not specified. Usually, SNAP benefits are credited on the first of every month, and so, beneficiaries can expect the balance to be credited soon.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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