SNAP Update

October 29, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Governor Ned Lamont has announced $3 million in emergency state funding for Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s largest food bank, to assist residents expected to lose access to federal food assistance due to the shutdown of the federal government. As a result:

  • No new SNAP benefits will be distributed after November 1.
  • If you have a balance from previous months, it is expected that those carryover benefits already on EBT cards will remain accessible after November 1.
  • DSS is still accepting and processing SNAP applications. If someone is approved for benefits for October, those benefits will appear on their card when the federal government reopens.

Click here for more information. 


United Way of Connecticut’s 211 has published a new resource to help provide up-to-date information on how the shutdown is impacting different programs, including SNAP Benefits and Access Health CT. Click here to learn more. 

Finally, the Connecticut Department of Social Services has also created an FAQ about SNAP and the impact of the federal government shutdown. Click here to learn more. 

There is a lot of  uncertainty surrounding the federal government's shutdown - I hope these resources will help and provide guidance to those who need it. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to my office.

Sincerely,

Ken Gucker
State Representative

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