2025 Government Shutdown: What It Means for SNAP and Food Banks
How a Government Shutdown Impacts SNAP Benefits and Food Banks in 2025 As of October 1, 2025, the United States entered a federal government shutdown due to a failure by Congress to pass a funding agreement. This shutdown has significant implications for essential services, particularly for low-income families relying on food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Additionally, food banks across the nation are facing increased demand and operational challenges. Immediate …