Last updated Friday, 11/7/25, at 11:00 a.m.

The federal government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. What happens at the federal level has impacts for local governments and, most importantly, for the people we serve. This page will document Richmond's response to the shutdown along with community resources. Please check back regularly.

Note: If you're looking for information about the interruption to SNAP benefits due to the shutdown, please visit go.rva.gov/snap for the most up-to-date news, resources, and ways to help. 

Richmond's Response

• "Resilient Richmond": Initial City assessment following the shutdown, published on October 17, 2025.
• "The Increasing Local Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown": Organizational Development Standing Committee update, delivered by CAO Odie Donald II on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Impacts and Resources

• ⚠️Pauses to the Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). While the pause is ongoing, the Department of Social Services encourages customers to submit applications for heating fuel assistance for when funding returns. Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 14, 2025. Learn more about energy assistance options.
• ⚠️Interruptions to SNAP benefits: go.rva.gov/snap
• Support for increased needs related to childcare, employment, housing, or transportation: Help1RVA.