New York City families cannot afford to lose SNAP-Ed. After H.R. 1 eliminated federal funding for this long-standing nutrition education program, a trusted network of community organizations and city partners is at risk of being dismantled just as food insecurity remains high. For more than 30 years, SNAP-Ed has helped families stretch their SNAP benefits, build healthier habits, and access fresh, affordable food in the neighborhoods where they live, learn, eat, work, and play. A $10 million investment in the FY27 City budget would preserve this proven infrastructure and sustain programming led by Children’s Aid, City Harvest, Brighter Bites, NY Common Pantry, Common Threads, Food Bank for NYC, BronxWorks, and city agency partners.

This is a critical moment to act. Without city funding, New Yorkers could lose nutrition education, healthy food access points, and the local partnerships that help families make the most of limited food budgets. Tell the Mayor and your City Council Member to invest $10 million in SNAP-Ed in FY27. Your voice can help protect a program that supports family health, food security, and stronger local food systems across New York City.