Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals

Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals

Jennifer Ludden

November 07, 2025 / 4:36 pm

Some Americans are beginning to see this month's SNAP food benefits restored. The Trump administration says it's sending states money to fully fund them even as it appeals a new court order to pay for them. U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. ordered the government to restart the country's largest anti-hunger program by Friday.

Shortly after that decision Thursday afternoon, a growing number of states started to announce they would be issuing full SNAP benefits. The list includes California , Oregon , Wisconsin , Pennsylvania and Connecticut . Some people woke up today with the money already on the debit-like EBT cards they use to buy groc