SNAP Benefit Update as of October 31, 2025

SNAP benefits for November 2025 may be delayed.

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, which oversees the New York State SNAP program, should provide updates to SNAP households by this Saturday, November 1, 2025 on the status of November SNAP benefits.

Updates will be provided through the OTDA website (https://otda.ny.gov/snap-benefits-shutdown.asp), NYC ACCESS HRA (https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/), myBenefits (https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin), the ebtEDGE app, and through text message. 

You can also visit OTDA’s website for more information and frequently asked questions questions about November’s SNAP benefits here: https://otda.ny.gov/snap-benefits-shutdown-faq.asp#a-q1

The situation could change quickly. There is currently a lawsuit pending regarding payment of November 2025 SNAP benefits during the shutdown of the federal government. In addition, New York State has allocated additional resources for emergency food assistance. 

Check back with OTDA’s website or LawNY’s social media pages for additional information regarding November SNAP benefits.

In the meantime, if you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, visit here to find a map of local food pantries by zip code: https://map.thefoodpantries.org/

Additional resources are being made available through Regional Food Banks in New York State. To find your regional food bank, visit here: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/hpnap/regional_foodbank_…