Good news: December SNAP benefits are expected to arrive on time. Even though the government shutdown caused November delays, December payments should come on your regular deposit day — and SNAP is funded through September 2026. If your deposit does run late, here’s what to do next: 1️⃣ Check your balance throughout the day — deposits can land later than expected 2️⃣ Look for notices from your state’s SNAP office 3️⃣ Call your caseworker to confirm your case deposit status 4️⃣ Double-check that