November SNAP payments may not be sent
by Wyoming Department of Family Services
October 17, 2025
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries will not be issued their November food benefits until federal funding is restored.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health. During state fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025), an average of 28,364 individuals were served by SNAP each month. The average SNAP payment is about $185 each month per person.
In Wyoming, SNAP is managed by the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS). The agency is actively working with local food banks and community partners to fill the gap left by the absence of payments, which were expected to go to recipients the first week of November. It is unknown whether the missed payments would be made at a later date.
"We understand the uncertainty about November’s SNAP funds may create a hardship for families and elderly who rely on this resource, and we want to give them time to prepare," DFS Director Korin Schmidt said. "We will continue to work with our clients to process applications and renewals so that benefits can be issued as soon as Congress reinstates funding."
During SFY 2025, 44% of SNAP recipients were children ages 17 and younger, 36% of recipients were adults ages 18 to 59, and 13% of recipients were adults ages 60 and older. SNAP applicants must meet federal income guidelines and complete a multi-step process to receive the benefit. Those who wish to apply for benefits should do so, with the understanding that benefits are not currently available.
Individuals who are currently receiving SNAP should monitor official social media and the DFS website at https://dfs.wyo.gov/ for further information. Those in need of food assistance should contact their local DFS office or to call 2-1-1 for local resource information.
Anyone wishing to help can contact their local community resource centers and food banks, or visit the The Wyoming Hunger Initiative and Food Bank of Wyoming websites for donation information.
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