The United States Department of Agriculture has announced an increase in food assistance benefits for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Recipients will receive up to 65% of their scheduled benefits for November, up from the previously planned 50 percent.
The department said the adjustment aims to strengthen food security for households relying on SNAP amid ongoing economic challenges.
The program assists nearly 40 million low-income Americans with purchasing food and remains one of the federal government’s primary tools to address hunger.
Officials explained that the increase responds to rising food prices and market fluctuations affecting family budgets.
The USDA said the 65 percent rate reflects its assessment of current food costs and the need to provide adequate support while managing available resources.
The department is coordinating with other government agencies to oversee funding and distribution schedules. It urged SNAP recipients to monitor official communication channels for updates and to contact local offices for information about eligibility and benefit timelines.
Food security advocates have welcomed the increase as a helpful step but continue to call for long-term measures to address hunger and affordability. They emphasized that sustained policy attention and funding remain necessary to support vulnerable populations.
The USDA said it will continue evaluating SNAP benefit levels as part of its ongoing review of nutrition programs. Future adjustments will depend on food price trends and the overall fiscal outlook.
The updated benefit allocation for November reflects the department’s ongoing effort to respond to economic conditions and ensure that families have access to sufficient and nutritious food.