SNAP benefits are scheduled to run out if Congress cannot pass a funding plan to end the government shutdown by November 1. Food pantries, food banks, and food distributions have been working to fill the gap and keep neighbors fed.
Almost 3 million Floridians rely on SNAP benefits. The average amount given to households is $332 per month, according to USDA.
Georgia DHS says, “At this time, SNAP recipients can use existing funds on their EBT cards, but based on current USDA guidance, cards will not work beginning November 1, 2025. Recipients should plan ahead now and shop for needed items.”…