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SNAP Update
Published November 10, 2025
SNAP benefits may be paused beginning November 1 as a result of the government shutdown. Benefits issued to participants prior to November 1 will still be available if not already used, but new benefits may not be issued until funding is restored.
Loss of SNAP benefits is an unanticipated hardship that the Blue Table food pantry may be able to support. Impacted students can complete a Blue Table intake to establish a link with the program.
Students who may be eligible for SNAP and are not yet enrolled can still submit application during the government shutdown, but benefits may not be available until funding is restored. UB students can still schedule an appointment with a SNAP representative in Health Promotion for assistance with the application process.
NY.gov has answers to FAQs about SNAP and the government shutdown. Community and emergency food resources close to UB can be located using The Food Pantries Food Connect Map and the FeedMore WNY Food Pantry Locator.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that can help buy food at authorized retail food stores when money is tight. SNAP benefits are meant to supplement other sources of household income that can be used to purchase food.
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315 Student Union, North Campus
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Phone: 716-645-2982; Fax: 716-645-2260
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University at Buffalo
114 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-2837; Fax: 716-645-6234