In the event of a federal government shutdown beginning October 1, 2023:
SNAP will not be affected for the month of October. October SNAP benefits will be issued normally, and participants can continue to use their EBT benefit cards. Applications for SNAP will be accepted and processed in October without interruption. Additional updates will be available on the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website.
WIC operations in New York will not be immediately affected. WIC-approved stores will continue to accept WIC benefits and WIC offices will remain open as normal. WIC sites will maintain normal schedules, appointments will not be canceled, and WIC staff are available to assist participants. WIC participants will continue to be able to shop in WIC approved stores. Note that while most of the food package benefits are not immediately impacted, participants will see a reduction in their fruits and vegetables benefit (CVB) until Congress passes legislation to maintain higher amounts that have been available since 2021. See NYS Department of Health’s FAQ for more details.
We do not anticipate immediate impacts to child nutrition programs, including school meals and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Please share this information with your networks to help ensure New Yorkers have timely, accurate information about these vital nutrition programs. We will provide updates via email, on our website, and on social media as soon additional information becomes available.
