Federal Government Shutdown

November SNAP Benefits Update

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) received federal guidance about November SNAP benefits, following the end of the government shutdown.

SNAP households will receive full benefits for November.

Because the federal government has reopened, households will receive the remainder of their full, normal amount for November.
If your household only received part of your benefits, the rest will be added to your EBT card starting Monday, November 17.
Households who normally receive their benefits on the 18th, 19th, or 20th of the month will receive their benefits on those days, as normal.
Some households may receive their full SNAP benefit payment on a different date than scheduled.

December SNAP benefits will arrive on the normal date and in the normal amount.

To check your benefit amount and payment date:

Visit the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp
Or use the EBT Edge app here: https://www.fisglobal.com/ebtedgemobile

There is no need to reapply for benefits if you regularly receive benefits. TDHS will contact you if action is needed on your case. To check your case status and other notifications, visit the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp

Current SNAP Households

Households will begin to receive full November benefits, or the remaining benefits if they already received partial benefits, beginning Monday, November 17.

December benefits will be issued in full on the usual date.

SNAP Applicants

TDHS will continue accepting and processing SNAP applications, as usual.

SNAP Renewals

If you got a letter to renew your SNAP, please continue to follow the steps to renew.

Quality Reviews

If you are contacted to do a Quality Control interview, please do it.

SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)

SNAP E&T services have resumed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

I received the partial SNAP benefit. When will I receive the rest of my SNAP benefits?
If your household got only part of your SNAP benefits, the rest will be added to your EBT card starting Monday, November 17. To check the date and amount, visit the One DHS Customer Portal or use the EBT Edge app.

Do I have to use all my November benefits this month?
No. Benefits do not expire each month. You can use any benefits on your card beyond November.

Will I receive benefits in December?
Yes, if you remain eligible for SNAP, you will receive your full benefits on your usual date in December.

Do I have to reapply for SNAP benefits now that the government shutdown is over?
No. There is no need to reapply for benefits if you regularly receive benefits.

I applied for benefits and was scheduled for an interview. Do I still need to show up?
Yes, SNAP interviews continue. It is important that you complete the process.

I received a SNAP renewal packet. Do I still need to fill it out and return it?
Yes, TDHS continues to accept and process SNAP renewals.

I received a notice in November that I was approved for SNAP benefits. Will I receive those benefits?
Yes, you will receive a prorated amount of benefits for November based on your application date, and your full monthly benefits in December.

Are Families First benefits impacted?
No. Families First benefits are not impacted.

I received a partial November SNAP benefit during the federal shutdown. Why didn’t I receive exactly 65% of my usual SNAP benefit amount?
TDHS carefully followed USDA guidance regarding how to calculate partial November SNAP benefits, based on existing household criteria. Partial benefit amounts were determined based on USDA’s instruction to states.

How was the partial benefit amount calculated?
Per USDA guidance, the amount of benefits was calculated by reducing the maximum SNAP allotment amount to 65 percent for the applicant’s household size and then deducting 30 percent of the household’s net income from the reduced maximum SNAP allotment amount.

Need More Help?

Find resources near you:

Feed TN - https://www.feedtn.org/

TN Community Compass - https://communitycompass.tn.gov/

For more help visit our Community Resource webpage: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/information-and-resources/tdhs-resource-library/community-resources.html

(Last Updated November 17, 2025)