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Trump Administration Boosts Partial SNAP Benefits to 65% During Government Shutdown

Amid the government shutdown, the administration has increased partial funding for SNAP benefits.
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13.02

Heat Index
  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2025-11-06
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (5)
Discount Retailers (e.g., Dollar General, Dollar Tree)
Grocery Superstores (e.g., Walmart, Kroger)
Packaged Food Producers
Consumer-Staples Sector ETF (XLP)
EBT Payment Processors (e.g., FIS, Conduent)
Total impacts: 5 | Positive: 5 | Negative: 0
Event Overview

Amid the government shutdown, the administration has increased partial funding for SNAP benefits. The move addresses immediate nutritional needs and reflects ongoing efforts to manage social welfare during budgetary constraints.

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Trump Administration Increases Partial SNAP Benefits to 65% During Shutdown
2025-11-04 21:11

The Trump administration announced an increase in partial SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to 65% for the month, up from the previously estimated 50%, during the extended government shutdown. This update follows Tuesday's elections and is part of the administration's efforts to partially fund SNAP amid the ongoing shutdown. The U.S. Agriculture Department informed a federal court that SNAP beneficiaries will receive 65% of their normal November benefits, funded by a $4 billion contingency fund. A family of four in the contiguous U.S. will receive about $646 per month in assistance. The Justice Department identified and corrected an error in the figures, which was disclosed in a court filing by Patrick Penn, the USDA's deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition, and consumer services.

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