November 3, 2025:
We are relieved that the USDA is complying with the court orders to do what Hunger free Oklahoma and many others have called for from the beginning, release contingency funds for November SNAP benefits immediately. While this never should have needed court intervention, we are pleased there will not be an appeal by the administration. That said, using only contingency funds means SNAP benefits will only partially be funded for November. The delay has already and will continue to cause unnecessary hardship for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans who rely on these benefits to feed their families.
Even with this decision, there will still be a delay in benefit issuance. In addition, the shortfall for November means that people will not receive their normal benefits and will be struggling shortly after benefits finally reach them. We urge everyone involved, federal and state level government to recognize the importance of bridging that gap for families and to continue finding solutions to fund SNAP for as long as the shutdown continues.
Congress must act now to fund SNAP in full or reopen the government.
For many Oklahoma families, every day of delay means impossible decisions of choosing feeding themselves and their families, or keeping the lights on, or paying rent. We can and must do better.
Read Hunger Free Oklahoma’s press release calling for immediate action to fund SNAP here.
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Read Hunger Free Oklahoma’s press release in response to the governor’s plans to make funds available to food banks
SNAP Benefits Update
SNAP is vital to Oklahoma’s economy and families.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) supports close to 700,000 Oklahomans and contributes $120 million A MONTH into our state economy. That money flows through local grocery stores and food retailers, keeping communities strong and local economies moving.
Benefits already on EBT cards will remain available.
Oklahomans can continue to use their existing SNAP benefits after November 1. However, no new benefits will be added until federal funds are released, meaning many families will soon face empty balances.
DUO will still be redeemable after Nov. 1.
DUO funds are valid for up to 60 days after they are awarded. DUO can be earned as long as SNAP benefits are used for purchases.
Charities cannot fill this gap.
Food banks and pantries play an essential role in Oklahoma’s hunger safety net, but for every nine meals SNAP provides, the charitable food system provides only one. No amount of donated food or emergency aid can replace the scale of federal SNAP benefits.
The only solution is to release SNAP dollars.
The shutdown has created a crisis that directly affects families and local economies. The most urgent and effective way to prevent further harm is for the federal government to release SNAP funding immediately.
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Latest Updates
Hunger Free Oklahoma Responds to Governor Stitt’s Plans to Make Funds Available to Food Banks
Hunger Free Oklahoma Calls for Immediate Action as Federal SNAP Benefits Halted
Building a Stronger Summer: Oklahoma’s 2025 Summer EBT Program Delivers Vital Nutrition to Families
