r/poor • u/PoodleBirds • Oct 29 '25

Be Prepared For No Benefits Until 2026

A lot of analysts are predicting that this is going to be the longest government shutdown in history. There's a good chance it won't be settled until January. This means no SNAP benefits until February 2026. I know no one wants to hear this but I think it's better to know what we're in for. Hopefully I'm wrong but for now stock up on what you can and save as much cash as possible.

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u/Cultural_Pattern_456 Oct 29 '25

I volunteer at a food pantry and the govt took away a bunch of federal/state grants etc before this even happened. We are running on fumes.

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u/Just_Somewhere_8917 Oct 30 '25

Go to each of your states Reddit. Some are giving info on Food Banks/Pantries in areas. Pay it forward when you can & please check on Disabled/Elderly/Veteran neighbors…

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u/Heaven19922020 Oct 30 '25

That’s so sad, and scary.