Announcement
Ongoing Federal Shutdown and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
Posted Wednesday October 29th, 2025
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits may be delayed. SNAP benefits cannot be issued for November unless the federal government shutdown ends or other federal action provides necessary funding. SNAP households will be notified by November 1, 2025, on the status of November SNAP benefits. Updates will be posted on the OTDA website, NYC ACCESS HRA, myBenefits, ebtEDGE, and through text messages to SNAP households.