Federal funding for SNAP-Ed (Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant) ended on Sept. 30, 2025. As a result, OSU has worked with partners on a difficult but responsible sunset of this impactful program.
This page provides information and updates.
About SNAP-Ed and funding
What is SNAP-Ed?
SNAP-Ed is a federally funded grant program that helps people stretch their SNAP dollars, learn how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles.
In Oregon, SNAP-Ed is a partnership between Oregon Department of Human Services and OSU Extension Service with over 600 site partners. It includes classes, partnerships, social marketing (including Food Hero), and promoting policy, systems and environment changes.
Why did funding end?
The United States Congress passed, and the President signed, a budget reconciliation bill that eliminates federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed). This was effective at the end of federal fiscal year 2025 (Sept. 30, 2025).
How much SNAP-Ed funding did Oregon receive?
SNAP-Ed funding comes to Oregon Department of Human Services, which contracts with OSU Extension as the implementing agency. This funding ($9.5 million) made up approximately three-fourths of OSU Extension’s Family and Community Health Extension budget.
What impact did SNAP-Ed have in Oregon?
SNAP-Ed has been a proven, cost-effective program that has helped Oregonians improve food security and encouraged healthy eating habits and more physically active lifestyles. In 2024, SNAP-Ed supported Oregonians in all 36 counties and nine federally recognized Tribes, reaching more than 24,000 people through direct education and many more through online resources and community events. Learn more about SNAP-Ed impact in Oregon.
About program sunset and future health Extension programming
Will SNAP-Ed end in Oregon?
Yes. As of now, SNAP-Ed has officially ended nationally, effective October 1, 2025.
Will OSU Extension still offer nutrition or health-related education?
Yes. OSU Extension will continue serving Oregonians with programming and efforts that support individual, family and community health and well-being. Nutrition, food security, physical activity and other health promotion education will continue to be part of our work in Oregon even as funding changes. Understandably, our staffing, structure and program delivery will need to look different.
What specific programs or services are ending? What is continuing?
We are planning and implementing a new regional framework for Health Extension program delivery — aligned with community needs, state and county health goals and university strategic plans. As always, this work will be done with partners and collaborators.
Some programs and activities will vary by county and region. We will continue to prioritize responding to community needs through proactive engagement, needs assessment, evidence-based approaches and impactful program development.
FoodHero.org will remain available as a resource for the forseeable future. This website provides content in English and Spanish on:
- Tasty, low-cost recipes.
- Tips for storing, preparing, and enjoying a variety of foods.
- Beginning food gardening tips.
Who can I contact with concerns or questions?
Please reach out to Dr. Allison Myers, Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement and Program Leader for Health Extension.