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LiveWell Kingston members plan advocacy as proposed federal cuts target SNAP and SNAP Ed
Summary
Commissioners discussed proposed federal farm bill changes that members said would eliminate SNAP Ed and substantially cut SNAP benefits, and agreed to draft educational materials, collect testimonials, and consider sending advisory letters to local elected officials.
Commissioners at the April 3 LiveWell Kingston meeting spent substantial time on proposed federal changes to SNAP and SNAP Ed and potential local responses.
Kristen, identified in the meeting as a SNAP Ed educator affiliated with Cornell Cooperative Extension/Hudson Valley, told the commission that a House committee draft linked to the federal farm bill would eliminate SNAP Ed — the nutrition-education component that supports school and community programs — and make deep cuts to SNAP benefits. In the meeting Kristen summarized the local stakes: "SNAP Ed has been funded by the farm bill. It is 1% of the overall budget," and she said SNAP Ed funds are a meaningful portion of local programs. Staff added that about "35% of the CHIS budget comes from SNAP Ed through the State…
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