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The federal government shutdown began October 1. The following federally funded programs have been impacted by the federal government shutdown. This page will be updated as more information is available. Page last updated 10/30/2025.
SNAP Update 10/30/2025: 
-- Applications are still being processed. Anyone who wishes to apply or recertify SNAP should do so right away so that resources are available as soon as possible when benefits resume.
-- Please keep your EBT card so you can use it when benefits resume.
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SNAP Update 10/27/2025: Effective November 1, 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not issue November 2025 benefits. This suspension is due to a lack of sufficient federal funding.
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We will share updates when federal funding becomes available and the suspension ends. At that time, November and future monthly benefits will start again.
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What You Need to Know:
-- No November 2025 Benefits at this time: Households will not receive their regular SNAP benefits for November 2025 until funding is restored.
-- Prior Benefits Unaffected: You may continue to redeem any benefits issued to your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card prior to November 1, 2025, at any SNAP-authorized retailer. This suspension does not impact previously issued benefits.
-- Eligibility Still Determined: The suspension does not affect the determination of eligibility for new or existing applicant households. Please continue to apply for benefits.
-- Combined Allotments: If you received a combined October and November allotment, you will only receive the prorated October portion. Retroactive benefits will be issued once the suspension is lifted.
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Anyone who is in need of food assistance can contact their local DFS office, local community agencies, food banks, or call 2-1-1.
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Please find more information about SNAP on the DFS web pages at this link. https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/
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The Wyoming Department of Family Services is actively monitoring the situation and will share information as we learn more.
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Click here for more information about SNAP.
LIEAP Update (last updated 10/20/2025): Wyoming LIEAP has been impacted by the federal shutdown, specifically regarding application processing and payment disbursements.
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What this means
-- Approved Benefits: If your application has been approved, your payments will continue to be processed and sent to utility vendors.
-- New Applications: We strongly urge you to continue submitting your LIEAP application during this time and to comply with any requests for information. We will resume approving applications once Congress passes a budget, the federal government reopens, and the Department of Family Services receives the official LIEAP grant money.
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Click here to learn more about LIEAP.

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