Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2026Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Expanding Nutrition Education Through Strategic Hiring in SNAP-Ed and EFNEP Programs
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: Administrative Functions
1. Situation and PrioritiesIn response to rising food insecurity and poor nutrition outcomes among limited-resource families and SNAP-eligible individuals, a critical need was identified across several counties to expand access to nutrition education. Many of these communities—rural, suburban, and urban alike—face challenges such as limited access to healthy foods, lack of knowledge about meal planning on a budget, and unsafe food handling practices. These issues are especially press
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