HR1 made big (bad) changes to federal nutrition programs, including SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). While many of the cuts like stricter SNAP eligibility rules and ending health insurance subsidies won’t happen until after the 2026 elections, one change is immediate: SNAP‑Ed, the nutrition education program, will mostly end at the end of this month.
SNAP‑Ed (administered by ADHS) has helped Arizonans for decades. It teaches families how to eat healthy on a budget, provides lessons in schools, supports community gardens, farmers markets, and runs public campaigns on nutrition.
Research shows SNAP‑Ed improves food security, helps prevent diet-related diseases, and supports healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Cutting SNAP‑Ed means we’ll lose these important services. Families will have fewer opportunities to learn about nutrition and healthy cooking. Schools and community programs that rely on SNAP‑Ed funding will struggle to keep offering lessons and workshops.
Rural communities and low-income families are likely to feel the effects first, as they rely on SNAP‑Ed for guidance, education, and support.
Ending SNAP-Ed removes a proven program that has improved the health and food security of Arizonans for years. Without SNAP‑Ed, families will face more challenges accessing healthy food.
