USDA Updates on SNAP November 2025 Benefits: Key Guidance for State Agencies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has issued the latest memorandum for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) November 2025 benefit issuance.
Key Points: – Dated: November 8, 2025 – Source: Official USDA SNAP Update – State agencies MUST NOT transmit full benefit issuance files to EBT processors for November 2025. – Continue processing and loading only partial issuance files reflecting a 35% reduction of maximum allotments, per the November 5 guidance. – If any state has sent full SNAP payment files, this was unauthorized and corrective action is required immediately. – Notify your FNS Regional Office of all corrective steps taken. – Noncompliance consequences: The USDA may cancel the federal share of state administrative costs and hold states liable for any overpayments. – Questions? Contact your FNS Regional Office representative.
Background: Due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s administrative stay regarding Rhode Island State Council of Churches, et al. v. Rollins, the USDA is reinforcing its guidance and requiring states to follow the 35% reduction protocol for SNAP November benefits.
Official Memorandum: Read the full guidance (PDF)