LINCOLN, Neb. (UNL) – 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…