SNAP-Ed NY Updates
📌 The Current Status of SNAP-Ed NY:
Federal funding for SNAP-Ed ended September 30th. In New York state we will be able to offer – at limited capacity – nutrition education and healthy living programs as we wind down.
🍏 What this Means for New Yorkers:
This means that there may be fewer classes or workshops offered and that programming may look different depending on where you live. Contact your local SNAP-Ed office here to find out what is available near you: https://snapedny.org/contact/
💻 Our Online Tools Remain Active:
Our website will be continue to be available. You can also stay connected by following us on Facebook (@SNAPEdNewYork), Instagram (@snapedny), and YouTube (@SNAPEdNY). As a reminder, we encourage you to save, bookmark, print, or screenshot any of our content that you find helpful for ease of access and to be sure it doesn’t get lost in the future.
💚 Thank you to our SNAP-Ed educators, our partners, and community members.
For 30+ years, you have shared practical tips, nutrition knowledge, and support with New Yorkers across the state. Your dedication, partnership and participation have shaped healthier communities. We remain committed to supporting food, nutrition, and physical activity across New York — for as long as we can.
Who is SNAP-Ed NY?
SNAP-Ed NY teaches people how to shop for and cook healthy meals on a limited budget. Our goal is to give you the tools, tips, and tricks to help you make nutritious food choices and choose a physically active lifestyle.
SNAP-Ed works to help make the healthy choice the easy choice for our communities. Our programs are designed for individuals, families with children, older adults, and all those in between. We provide our programs for FREE in lots of different community spaces, schools, and on-line.
We work with:
- Local Departments of Social Services
- Public Health Offices
- Nutrition Outreach Education Offices
- Food Banks/Pantries/Soup Kitchens
- Community based Health Centers
- Transitional Housing
- Adult Education/BOCES
- Employment Centers
- Libraries
- Faith based Organizations
- Community based Organizations
- Cornell Cooperative Extensions
SNAP-Ed Programs Near You
SNAP-Ed helps make healthy choices easy in your community.
SNAP-Ed programs are located throughout New York State. Type in your zip code below to find a SNAP-Ed program near you. You can also follow us on any of our social media channels, check out food demo videos, recipes, and other on-line opportunities.
Partnering with SNAP-Ed NY
Are you interested in bringing SNAP-Ed programming to your agency, community, or school?
If you are an organization, school, or community-based agency interested in learning more about SNAP-Ed and bringing programming to your facility, please type in your zip code and connect with an agency near you.