Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be issued in New York State beginning November 1, 2025. This includes regular November benefits and any expedited or prior-month benefits.
Once the shutdown ends or federal funding is restored, all eligible households will receive the benefits they missed. In the meantime, EBT cards will continue to work, and any funds already on a card can still be used at authorized SNAP retailers and farmers markets.
Applications for SNAP are still being accepted. However, households approved for SNAP after November 1 will not receive benefits until federal funding resumes. SNAP recipients should continue completing all required steps (such as recertifications, submitting periodic reports, and reporting changes) to avoid interruptions when benefits resume.
CB14 is compiling information and local programs that may help households relying on SNAP. We are currently updating our Resources page with new information related to food access during the shutdown and will continue adding additional resources as they become available. Here are some highlights:
- Food Help NYC: Online app from the City of New York to find locations that offer free food, such as food pantries and soup kitchens. finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp/
- Community Food Connection (CFC): DSS funds provides funding to more than 500 community kitchens and food pantries citywide. Download the most recent list of active providers to find food pantries, which provide groceries to cook at home, or community kitchens that provide hot meals. Download the full list of active programs as of 10/06/2025: www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/efap/CFC_ACTIVE.pdf. Or download the list of CFC programs in Brooklyn also as of 10/06/2025.
- Food Bank for New York City maintains a directory of community partners that provide food assistance to New Yorkers. foodbanknyc.org
- City Harvest‘s food map offers information on mobile markets, food pantries and soup kitchens. cityharvest.org/food-map
- The Food Pantries’ Food Connect Map provides information on food pantries and community meals. map.thefoodpantries.org
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as “food stamps,” provides food assistance to nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers, including families, older adults, and people with disabilities. More information at nyc.gov/snap.