Governor Warns 690,000 Tennesseans Their SNAP Benefits May Lapse in Shutdown

Gov. Bill Lee warns Tennessee SNAP recipients of possible lapse beginning in November

SNAP benefits in Tennessee could lapse Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown. Over 690,000 residents rely on the federally funded program.

State warns SNAP benefits will lapse starting Nov. 1

Gov. Bill Lee won’t dip into the state’s $2.1 billion Rainy Day Fund to back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits relied on by 690,000 Tennesseans.

SNAP recipients warned of Nov. 1 lapse

(The Center Square) – Recipients in Tennessee of food assistance from the government are being forewarned to prepare for a lapse of benefits starting Nov. 1 because of the federal government shutdown.

Tennessee governor confirms SNAP recipients won't receive benefits in November

Tennessee House Democrats have asked Governor Bill Lee to call a special session of the General Assembly in order to address some of the fallout from the federal government shutdown across the state.

Governor warns 690,000 Tennesseans their SNAP benefits may lapse in shutdown

"Tennessee is unable to utilize state dollars to provide the benefit, as states do not have a mechanism to load benefits onto customer cards."

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Says SNAP Benefits May Lapse November 1st Due Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information

Nashville, TN – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers to expect a lapse in benefits on their cards beginning November 1st, 2025, because Congressional Democrats have not voted to end the government shutdown. The longer Democrats wait to reopen the government, the more delays customers can expect as the program restarts. The SNAP program is federally funded and operated, and Tennessee…