The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) continues monitoring developments with the federal government shutdown. We will add updates to this page as we receive guidance from federal partners or there are impacts to programs.
Kansans are also encouraged to follow DCF on social media and subscribe to DCF’s enewsletter,
DCF Direct, for agency updates and information.
SNAP Benefits
The United States Department of Agriculture has informed all states that because of the federal government shut down, November SNAP benefits are at risk.
If no federal action is taken by October 28, 2025, November SNAP benefits will not be disbursed until the federal government reaches a resolution.
Help for Kansans
For Kansans in need of additional support, Kansas Food Source,
kansasfoodsource.org, and
Harvesters.org provide locations of food banks and food pantries across the state. The United Way’s 211 hotline or website,
211.org, and 1-800-CHILDREN,
1800childrenks.com, also connects Kansans to resources in their communities.
The loss of federal funding places additional stress on Kansas food banks, pantries, and meals programs, which are already strained to meet the needs of those who utilize them. Kansans wishing to help their local food resources can find those locations on the Kansas Food Source website,
kansasfoodsource.org.