Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday afternoon that New York State agencies will issue full federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November. Hochul released the following statement:
“After weeks of the Trump administration putting millions of New Yorkers through chaos and confusion, following guidance from USDA, I’ve directed state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November. We expect the first New Yorkers to begin having access to their benefits starting Sunday.
“Let me be clear, President Trump is hellbent on preventing millions of Americans from putting food on the table. He’s made decision after decision to withhold funding that feeds families, seniors and children — and continues doubling down on this cruelty by challenging the courts’ clear orders. It’s senseless and un-American and I’m working tirelessly to bring this uncertainty to an end for the nearly three million New Yorkers who rely on this program.”
The announcement comes as the federal government requested that a federal appeals court block a judge’s order requiring the distribution of full November SNAP benefits during the ongoing government shutdown.
State officials say the action ensures eligible New Yorkers will receive their full benefits despite the federal dispute.
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