POLICY ALERT: Save SNAP-Ed!
As you may know, the House of Representatives are scheduled to vote this week on the federal budget, which currently threatens to eliminate SNAP-Ed funding completely. This program is a vital resource that works each and every day to make America healthy, supporting healthy eating habits and the long-term well-being of millions of Americans.
SNAP-Ed, the obesity prevention and nutrition education arm of the USDA’S SNAP program, provides 2.3 million people on a limited income with the knowledge, skills and resources to make healthy food choices.
Our Members of Congress are likely to vote on the reconciliation package before Memorial Day, and the Senate will review the budget soon after that.
We strongly urge individuals to visit our action guide, share our posts on social media, check out advocacy tools provided by Leah’s Pantry, and continue to get loud about why SNAP-Ed matters to you, your family and your community.