Oklahoma Human Services: Due to Federal Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits Suspended Beginning November 1, 2025

Date: 10/21/25

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has been notified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be suspended beginning November 1, 2025. Currently, more than 684,600 Oklahomans rely on SNAP benefits to supplement their family’s monthly food purchases.

The federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to reach a budget agreement for the 2026 fiscal year. This temporary shutdown led to the suspension of many government operations and federally funded programs. This suspension will continue until the federal government reaches a budget resolution.

OKDHS offers the following tips for Oklahoma’s SNAP households during this time of uncertainty:

• SNAP households can currently continue using existing funds on EBT cards until October 31, 2025.
• The ability to use existing funds after October 31, 2025, remains unclear. Oklahoma Human Services urges households to plan ahead and carefully budget.
• SNAP households are encouraged to protect their existing funds from fraud by locking their EBT cards when not in use. EBT benefits that are electronically stolen will not be refunded

OKDHS encourages all Oklahomans to support their neighbors, especially as we navigate this uncertain time. Please visit Be a Neighbor(oklahoma.gov/okdhs/beaneighbor.html) for local community resources. OKDHS remains committed to clear, consistent communication as additional guidance from USDA is made available.

SNAP recipients with questions may visit oklahoma.gov/okdhs/shutdown or call (405) 522-5050.