Keep Your Food Stamp Benefits Active: SNAP Recertification Still Required Despite November Shutdown

If you receive SNAP benefits, November 2025 is a key month to renew and keep your food assistance active.

Missing the renewal deadline could mean losing access to your EBT funds.

Related: Will Food Stamp Benefits Stop in November? SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA Programs Face Funding Crisis
 

What Is SNAP Recertification?

SNAP recertification is a required renewal process by the USDA to confirm that your household still meets income, expense, and family size criteria. It ensures only eligible families continue receiving benefits.

If you don’t recertify on time, your EBT card will stop loading, and you’ll need to start a new application, which can delay future payments.
 

SNAP Recertification Deadline for November 2025

Most states require beneficiaries scheduled for renewal in November to submit recertification forms by November 30, 2025.

• States like California, Texas, and Florida allow online, phone, or in-person renewals.

• You may need to provide new proof of income or household changes.

• USDA rules require states to notify you at least 30 days before your renewal date.

If emergencies or government delays occur, states can extend recertification temporarily.

Government shutdown is here, find out which benefits and assistance programs remain active today!
 

How to Know If You Need to Renew

You’ll receive a notice by mail, text, or email from your local SNAP office. Check your:

• EBT Edge account or your state’s Department of Social Services website

• Renewal notice for your exact deadline and instructions

Failure to renew on time will cause benefits to suspend automatically on December 1.
 

Tips to Avoid Losing SNAP Benefits

• Watch for official notices in your inbox or mail.

• Update any income or address changes right away.

• Submit your renewal at least two weeks early.

• Keep confirmation or submission receipts.

Staying proactive ensures your SNAP benefits continue without interruption through the holidays.

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