Oklahoma SNAP Funding Halted Amid Federal Shutdown

Funding Suspended Beginning November 1

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the state will not receive November funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service notified Oklahoma that SNAP funding will be suspended beginning November 1, halting new benefits unless the shutdown ends.

Impact on Oklahoma Families

More than 684,600 Oklahomans rely on SNAP benefits to help feed their families each month, according to DHS. The program is part of the nation’s largest anti-hunger effort, serving roughly 42 million Americans nationwide.

Officials said Oklahoma will continue to process and issue benefits through October, but funding for November is uncertain. “It’s unclear whether any retroactive SNAP benefits will be paid when the government shutdown is over,” DHS said in a statement.

DHS Advises SNAP Households to Plan Ahead

Oklahoma DHS officials urged SNAP households to plan carefully and budget existing funds while the shutdown continues.

SNAP recipients can:

• Continue using existing funds on EBT cards through October 31, 2025.

• Expect uncertainty about using any remaining funds after that date.

• Lock EBT cards when not in use to prevent theft, since stolen benefits cannot be refunded.

The agency emphasized that residents should stay alert for updates and watch for any official announcements on benefit restoration once federal operations resume.

Ongoing Federal Uncertainty

As the government shutdown enters its 20th day, lawmakers in Washington remain divided on a resolution. Until funding is restored, programs like SNAP face severe disruption, especially in states such as Oklahoma, where thousands depend on the benefits to meet basic food needs.

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