NH to help SNAP recipients if government shutdown halts November benefits
New Hampshire Public Radio | By Kate Dario Published October 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM EDT
With a resolution to the government shutdown seemingly not coming any time soon, the state is planning on providing support to the more than 75,000 state residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, in the likely event November benefits are impacted.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced its plans Thursday to partner with the New Hampshire Food Bank to make up for the delayed federal funds. The plan would support mobile food pantries specifically for SNAP participants, and traditional food pantries will receive additional food for SNAP enrollees.
