Here’s the latest update on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in North Carolina for November 2025:
✅ What’s continuing
SNAP benefits for October 2025 are unaffected and will be issued as usual.
Households can still apply and submit renewal paperwork for SNAP; county offices remain open.
⚠️ What’s changing / what to watch
The federal United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed the NC state agency to delay issuance of November 2025 SNAP benefits because the federal government is in a shutdown and funding has not yet been approved.
As of the latest update, it is not certain when or whether November benefits will be issued on their regular schedule.
The average monthly benefit cost for SNAP in NC is estimated at around $230-$250 million.
🔍 What this means for you or someone you know
If you’re receiving SNAP benefits in NC: the benefit for November may be delayed or withheld until federal funding is restored.
Funds already on your EBT card (for prior months) remain usable.
Even though benefits may be delayed: continue to submit renewal paperwork or report changes on schedule so you don’t get delayed further once benefits resume.
Explore backup food-and-nutrition assistance options (food banks, community programs) in case the delay persists.
Also Read : New York Snap Benefits 2025
📅 Key upcoming dates & actions
The shutdown began October 1, 2025.
November benefit issuance usually happens at the beginning of the month; the delay means households need to prepare accordingly.
If you’re not yet on SNAP but eligible: apply as soon as possible because applications and certifications are still being processed
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