Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is currently unable to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November.

As SNAP is federally funded, no new benefits will be loaded onto EBT cards for current recipients. However, any remaining balance from previous months will remain accessible and can continue to be used.

Customers who are due for renewal should still complete the renewal process as instructed. New applicants may continue to apply for SNAP benefits as usual, but any benefits for November will not be issued until the federal shutdown concludes.

Please note that during this period, the One DHS Customer Portal and the ebtEDGE system may not reflect the most current information. Updates will be posted on the TDHS website as they become available.

Get Help

Find Food

If you or someone you know is impacted by the pause in SNAP benefits and needs assistance with food, access the Google Map locate your closest food bank. You can also reference the resources listed by county below and feedtn.org. We will update as more information becomes available.

Call 211

Dial 2-1-1 to receive localized support. Your local family champion will answer your call and help connect you to food-specific resources within your county.

Offer Help

Support Your Local Food Pantries

Reference the list below by county if you would like to donate food or funds to an agency providing food in your community. You can also give a monetary donation to the Community Foundation of West Tennessee's Hunger Relief Grants (receiving donations until November 15). Voices of Savannah in Hardin County is currently without food supply and in need of donations. We will update as more information becomes available.

Volunteer

As the demand for food increases, the need for volunteers to help agencies sort, stock, and provide food to individuals increases as well. Reference the West Tennessee Volunteer Hub for ways to volunteer in your community.