11/06/2025
SNAP UPDATE for Ohio Families
(November 2025)
Many Ohioans are still waiting for this month’s SNAP (food assistance) benefits. Here’s what we know so far:
👉 The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is reviewing new federal instructions from the USDA.
👉 States are being told to cut maximum SNAP benefits by 50% and recalculate each household’s monthly amount.
👉 SNAP payments were paused on Nov. 1 because of the ongoing federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history.
ODJFS says they’re working to:
Figure out the new benefit amounts
Decide when partial November payments will be released
Once that’s done, the state will notify recipients about their updated amount and payment date.
💡 Important info:
Any unused funds from past months are still available on your EBT card.
This pause only affects November benefits.
Ohio Works First (cash assistance) is still being issued.
The state has also provided $7 million to help local food banks.
💬 Need food right now?
All county Job & Family Services offices remain open, and local food banks and pantries are ready to help.
We’ll share updates as soon as ODJFS releases more details.
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