Governors: Demand Trump Use SNAP Contingency Funds (UPDATED 11/3)
Updates
November 3, 2025: Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must use USDA contingency funds to sustain SNAP benefits during the ongoing government shutdown. However, the Trump administration has indicated they will only pay out 50% of SNAP benefits owed in November and that distributing them could take weeks or months. The future of WIC funding remains uncertain.
The over 40 million, or roughly 1 in 8 Americans, who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will stop receiving aid on November 1 due to the government shutdown. Despite the availability of contingency funds that would keep people fed, the Trump administration has decided to completely end aid until the shutdown ends.
Governors need to protect the residents of their state by pressuring Trump to use all available funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing.
Check this table to see how many people in your state depend on SNAP, and call your governor to demand they advocate for basic food assistance.
Contacts for this topic:
[Use the table in the issue brief to see how many people in your state depend on SNAP, and mention it during your call.]
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to ask that [REP/SEN NAME] pressure Trump to use all available funds to keep SNAP and WIC benefits fully funded for the [number of people or percentage in your state from table] that receive benefits in our state.
Starving people to score political points during a government shutdown is cruel and causes needless suffering.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.
