Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1.
According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), SNAP benefits cannot be issued for November unless the federal government shutdown ends or other federal action provides the necessary funding. SNAP households will be notified by November 1, 2025, regarding the status of their benefits.
Chautauqua County Commissioner of Social Services Carmelo Hernandez said, “We understand that the uncertainty caused by this situation is deeply concerning for families who depend on SNAP to meet their basic food needs. We want residents to know that we are doing everything we can to keep cases up to date and to make sure families are ready to receive benefits as soon as federal funding is restored.”…