Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
MADISON, Wis. – On Friday, Nov. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
Now, via correspondence from the USDA, the Trump Administration is saying states, including Wisconsin, should return those SNAP (FoodShare) payments that were already sent out.
Appeals court ruling to SCOTUS ruling
What we know:
Earlier on Friday, a federal appeals court had left an order in place that required President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November.
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Following that ruling, the Trump Administration notified states, including Wisconsin, that it was implementing full SNAP benefits for November, and would “complete the processes necessary to make funds available,” assuring both the courts and the states that it was working in earnest to do so.
Hours after sending the letter affirming to states that they were working to implement full SNAP benefits, which several states relied upon in moving to begin processing full payments as Wisconsin did, the Trump Administration then appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting an emergency stay, which was ultimately granted.
Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
USDA letter
What we know:
The Evers Administration has received a letter from the USDA, saying:
“To the extent States sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized. Accordingly, States must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025. Please advise the appropriate FNS Regional Office representative of steps taken to correct any actions taken that do not comply with this memorandum.”
“Failure to comply with this memorandum may result in USDA taking various actions, including cancellation of the Federal share of State administrative costs and holding States liable for any overissuances that result from the noncompliance.”
Evers’ response
What they’re saying:
Governor Evers released the following statement in response to the USDA letter:
“No.”
“Pursuant to and consistent with an active court order, Wisconsin legally loaded benefits to cards, ensuring nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including nearly 270,000 kids, had access to basic food and groceries.”
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Wisconsin Capitol, Madison
Uncertainty remains
Big picture view:
An individual can receive a monthly maximum food benefit of nearly $300 and a family of four up to nearly $1,000, although many receive less than that under a formula that takes into consideration their income. For many SNAP participants, it remains unclear exactly how much they will receive this month, and when they will receive it.
Benefits are provided to individuals on different days of the month. Those who normally receive benefits on the third, fifth or seventh of the month should receive their full SNAP allotment within 48 hours of funds becoming available, the Michigan agency said, and others should receive their full benefits on their regularly scheduled dates.
The Source: Information from this post was provided by previous FOX reporting, the USDA, and a news release from the Evers Administration.
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