Governor McKee Issues Statement on SNAP

Published on Sunday, November 09, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — The McKee Administration worked to ensure the issuance of full SNAP benefits for approximately 79,000 households for the month of November. Those benefits are currently accessible on recipients’ EBT cards.  

Governor McKee issued the following statement: 

“The Trump Administration continues to fight its SNAP funding obligation in the courts, creating unnecessary uncertainty for states and the families who rely on this support. Unlike the Trump Administration, my Administration recognizes that that is a crisis for families and is not shirking its responsibility to help those in need. 

“That is why we are actively working on contingency plans if the USDA reneges on its Friday afternoon memo positioning states to provide 100% of SNAP benefits this month rather than a partial payment.  

“Let’s be clear: the uncertainty here lies entirely with President Trump. The President has intentionally created chaos for states across the country—playing games with people’s ability to feed their families, weaponizing hunger, and gaslighting the American people. It’s inhumane. 

“We can’t predict President Trump and his reckless decisions, but we can control our response. My team is working through the weekend on contingency options to protect Rhode Islanders against President Trump’s volatility.”   

For the latest information and available resources, visit SNAPsupport.ri.gov.