North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit in response to the program’s continuation after the 2025 government shutdown concluded on Nov. 13. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on Nov. 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Households that did not receive any benefit on Nov. 7 will receive their full November issuance.
SNAP benefits will be issued as soon as necessary system updates are completed to reflect the program’s continuation. North Dakotans participating in SNAP could see funds on their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card as soon as the evening of Monday, Nov. 17; however, specific timing cannot be confirmed.
SNAP participants can see funds on their EBT card on the ebtEDGE mobile app, by visiting ebtedge.com or by calling the Customer Service Helpline at 1-800-630-4655.
“We’re grateful for the full SNAP benefits that support nearly 56,000 North Dakotans. The pause revealed the strength of our communities—neighbors, businesses, and organizations stepped up with compassion and resilience,” said HHS Interim Commissioner Pat Traynor. “Whether donating food, contributing money, or rolling up their sleeves to help, the way people came together in a time of need was truly inspiring.”
For questions about SNAP, visit applyforhelp.nd.gov or contact the Customer Support Center by email at applyforhelp@nd.gov, phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT at 866-614-6005 or 701-328-1000, 711 (TTY) or mail to Customer Support Center, P.O. Box 5562, Bismarck, ND 58506. You can also contact a local human service zone office.