Due to the federal government shutdown that occurred on October 1, 2025. The US Department of Agriculture has notified the Commonwealth of Virginia that November SNAP benefits cannot be issued at this time. However, SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards can still be used to purchase food during the shutdown. If additional guidance is not received from the federal government before October 31, 2025, November benefits will not be distributed to EBT cards. This is a nationwide issue impacting all SNAP recipients and cannot be appealed.
If you need help accessing food during the shutdown, please reach out to one of the following community resources:
- 211 Virginia is a free, confidential service that connects people with resources in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Website https://211virginia.org/
- Nelson Mobile Food Pantry; First Tuesday of the month 9:45 am to 11:00 am; Location: Nelson Heritage Center 1653 Thomas Nelson Hwy Arrington VA 22922 www.brafb.org
- Nelson County Heritage Center; 3rd Thursday of every month 9:00 am to 11:00am; Location: 1653 Thomas Nelson Hwy Arrington VA 22922 434-263-8366
- Nelson County Food Pantry; last Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Location: 9890 Thomas Nelson Highway Lovingston VA 22949 www.nelsoncountypantry.org
