Important SNAP Update

Published on October 21, 2025

The federal government has been shut down since October 1, 2025. Because of this, the U.S. Department of Agriculture told Virginia that it can’t send out November SNAP benefits right now.

This is a nationwide issue impacting all SNAP households and cannot be appealed.

What You Need to Know

• If you currently have SNAP benefits on your EBT card, you can continue to use them to purchase food.
• November SNAP benefits will not be sent unless the federal government shares more information.
• Your local department of social services office does not have additional information at this time.

Need Help Finding Food?

These community resources can assist with food:

• Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Food Finder: https://foodfinder.brafb.org
• 211 Virginia: Call 2-1-1, text ‘CONNECT’ to 247211, or search or chat online at https://211virginia.org
• Food Resources Guide: https://shorturl.at/qVmNf

Questions?

Contact Winchester Department of Social Services at 540-662-3807 or winchestersocialserv@dss.virginia.gov