NASHVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced that Tennesseans who rely on the government for food can expect their full benefits to return this week.
The TDHS reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition sent out guidance to states on issuing full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025.
The full benefit payments would return on Monday, November 17, according to TDHS.
- SNAP households that previously received partial benefits will have the remaining benefit amount added to their EBT card beginning Monday, November 17.
- Households that have not yet received any November benefits should expect to receive their full benefit amount in the coming days.
- Customers who typically receive benefits on the 18th, 19th, or 20th of the month will receive their November benefits on their usual date.
Moving forward, TDHS reported that recipients can expect their scheduled funds to return on the normal date.
The USDA authorized states to return to using the “traditional calculation tables” for SNAP payment amounts.
For more information on SNAP funds, visit here.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution on Wednesday, November 12, to reopen the government after shutting down for 43 days, the longest in American history.
The government shutdown forced many federal programs, including SNAP, to halt operations until lawmakers could agree on how to fund the government.
The legislation passed on November 12 funds the federal government through the end of January.
