St. Louis Business Journal reported on October 21, 2025

Missouri SNAP benefits on hold for November due to government shutdown

Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday told state agencies that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits cannot be issued for November.

The Missouri Department of Social Services said there is not sufficient funding for the benefits, which are 100% federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. SNAP benefits may be delayed or may not be provided at all, depending on what the federal government decides.