Starting November 1, 2025, SNAP benefits will be suspended for 750,000 Alabamians due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, as announced by the Alabama Department of Human Resources. The USDA has stated that they will not use contingency funds to cover the program, although recipients can still utilize any benefits loaded onto their EBT cards prior to the suspension. Meanwhile, the Women, Infants, and Children program will continue to operate as usual.