(KLZA)-- The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is notifying those affected that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November 2025 SNAP issuances may be delayed or disrupted.

This means November 2025 SNAP benefits may not be available on EBT cards at the regular issuance dates, unless the shutdown has been resolved. However, any previously received unspent issuances will remain available for use.

DHHS staff remain available to accept and process applications, recertifications, and reported changes. Applications may be submitted, and changes should continue to be reported.

As additional guidance is received from federal partners, updates will be made to the DHHS website.

Due to the situation with SNAP benefits, the 4 County Collaborative serving Richardson, Pawnee, Nemaha and Johnson counties in Southeast Nebraska is asking everone to help out with local needs since this will create a greater burden on local food pantries.
You are being asked to help donate to local food pantries if you are able through Southeast Nebraska Community Action and Catholic Social Services.

For SENCA donations can be made Thursday's and Friday's from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Auburn SENCA Office on the west side of the Courthouse Square.

In Falls City drop offs can be made Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

In Pawnee County you can drop food by 418, 11th Street, in Apartment 137 all day on Wednesday and you can contact the Transit Driver the other four days of the week.

In Tecumseh, drop off times are Monday's and Tuesday's from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 172 South 4th Street.

For those wanting to donate to Catholic Social Services, their food pantry is located at 1014 Central Avenue in Auburn. You can drop off donations at St. Francis Gift & Thrift Store anytime the store is open. Hours are Wednesday's 10 a-m to 2 p.m. Thursday's from 2 p.m - 6 p.m. and Saturday's from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For large donations, contact April Boellstorff via text at 402-327-6242.

In addition, the Project Response Pantry is also available to support individuals and families in Nemaha, Richardson, Johnson, Otoe and Pawnee Counties.

The pantry operates by appointment only Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.