Summary
Cornell Cooperative Extension told legislators its federally funded SNAP nutrition education program — serving roughly 1,000 county students — ends in September after nearly three decades, unless replacement funding is found.
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Loss of federal SNAP-Ed funding will end free nutrition education for about 1,000 students and hundreds of families.
Currently, low-income students, families and seniors receiving free nutrition education.
Low-income families and students will lose nutrition education if no replacement funding is secured.
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