National - Expanded SNAP work requirements may cause benefit losses beginning November 1
Beginning November 1, 2026, expanded federal SNAP work requirements take effect for more recipients, including adults up to age 64 and some adults in households with children ages 14 to 17. Recipients who do not meet the requirements or qualify for an exemption may lose SNAP after the allowed time-limited period.
Updated October 25, 2026
apnews.com
National - Multi-state EBT processor maintenance scheduled October 27
Forage reports scheduled state processor maintenance on October 27, 2026 from 07:00 to 13:00 UTC for AL, AS, GA, IA, IN, MS, MT, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, and UT. The notice says about 15 minutes of downtime is expected, which may briefly interrupt EBT SNAP or cash transaction authorization in affected states.
Updated October 25, 2026
forage.statuspage.io
New York - New York City outreach begins October 1 for residents who lost SNAP under work requirements
New York City announced an outreach campaign beginning October 1, 2026 to help approximately 26,500 New Yorkers who lost SNAP benefits under expanded federal work requirements reapply as they become eligible.
Updated October 25, 2026
nyc.gov