The Nebraska SNAP-Ed program, administered by Nebraska Extension since 1992, will cease operations effective Sept. 30. Federal funding for the program was eliminated earlier this month.
As part of the termination in funding, 10 staff positions, as well as several graduate and student worker positions supported by SNAP-ed funding will be eliminated, effective Sept. 30.
Nebraska Extension receives approximately $2 million in funding annually for SNAP-Ed programming and educational programming for youth, adults with developmental disabilities and others who qualify for SNAP benefits. The goal of these programs is to help SNAP-eligible Nebraskans adopt healthy habits, stretch their benefits, and combat obesity.
In 2024, SNAP-Ed in Nebraska reached nearly 120,000 individuals through educational programming. Nebraskans who interacted with faculty and staff providing SNAP-Ed programming used SNAP benefits more efficiently and ate more nutritiously than those who didn’t. They also had better health outcomes. For example:
- More adults met nutrition and physical activity guidelines.
- More youth committed to eating more fruits and vegetables and reducing sugary drinks.
- More families learned how to shop smart, cook nutritious meals, and live healthier lives.
Nebraska Extension will continue other statewide food, nutrition and health programming, which reaches Nebraskans through school-based nutrition education, food safety training for foodservice workers and more.
Nebraska Extension exists to support all Nebraskans, and will continue to support health and nutrition education and outreach to Nebraska communities, schools, families and individuals.
