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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