City of Chesapeake, VA
10/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2025 14:13
UPDATE: Virginia SNAP Benefit
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency to address the anticipated lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The state will fund benefits through their Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance efforts (VENA).
What you need to know:
- VENA benefits will be issued via the existing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card that SNAP recipients currently hold.
- Supplemental funds will go directly to EBT cards beginning next week.
- VENA benefits will be issued weekly, not monthly, in hopes the federal shutdown will end soon. For example: If a household normally receives $200 for a monthly benefit, a $50 benefit will be issued on a weekly basis.
- The Governor has stated the effort should continue at least through November unless the shutdown ends during the month.
The Chesapeake Department of Human Services will provide updated information as it becomes available and remains committed to supporting all citizens during this challenging period.
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