Maryland’s SNAP-Ed Program to Cease Operations
Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program will cease operations on October 1 after federal funding is eliminated, jeopardizing nutrition education services for low-income residents and leaving roughly 70 staff members out of work.
Funding and Administration
The program, administered through the University of Maryland Extension, relies entirely on federal dollars that will be cut under provisions included in the law signed by President Donald Trump in July, often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Those funds will no longer be available after October 1.
Program Activities and Partnerships
SNAP-Ed educators work alongside Food and Nutrition Services to promote fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias and provide hands-on nutrition instruction. They also support school garden projects and offer training for teachers, foodservice personnel, and community school coordinators on wellness topics.
In the Baltimore area, the program partners with more than 30 public schools, Judy Centers, food pantries, farmers markets, and early childhood sites, including the Head Start programs run by Associated Catholic ...