City of Hampton, VA
10/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2025 13:46
Emergency: Here's what to know for people losing SNAP benefits
Oct. 23, 2025 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians in response to the federal shutdown causing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to end starting Nov. 1.
The State of Emergency allows the governor to expend emergency funds and continue benefits.
What You Can Do Now:
· Stretch your current benefits. Focus on essential, nonperishable foods. You can double your SNAP dollars on fresh produce through Virginia Fresh Match.
· Check your EBT balance. Visit www.ConnectEBT.com or use the ConnectEBT mobile app.
o Review your latest store receipt.
o Call 1-866-281-2448.
· Find food assistance near you. Contact the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (www.hrfoodbank.org | 757-596-7188).
o Call 2-1-1 Virginia or visit www.211Virginia.org for local food pantries and assistance.
o Hampton residents can also contact Healthy Families Hampton at 757-727-1300 for additional family support resources.
· Stay informed. Updates will be posted atwww.hampton.gov/humanservices and on Facebook @HamptonVA.
How You Can Help
Neighbors who are able can make a difference by donating to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, where every $1 provides up to 4 meals for local families. Learn more at www.hrfoodbank.org.
The City of Hampton and the Department of Human Services remain committed to supporting residents through this challenging time and will continue to share verified updates as new information becomes available.
City of Hampton, VA published this content on October 23, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 23, 2025 at 19:47 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]