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Protect SNAP-Ed: A Healthier Texas Starts with Education
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture is advancing a budget reconciliation proposal that would completely eliminate funding for SNAP-Ed — a proven, prevention-focused program that helps Texans live healthier lives.
This proposal is expected to reach the House Budget Committee for markup soon. The clock is ticking.
SNAP-Ed, also known in Texas as Good Food, Good Move, supports nutrition education, food distribution, healthy cooking classes, and chronic disease prevention across the state. Texas relies on 16 implementing agencies to carry out this work in communities — and those efforts are now at risk.
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What's at Stake in Texas?
If this proposal passes:
- Nutrition education programs would disappear. Community health workers, schools, food banks, and clinics would lose vital support.
- Local farmers could lose revenue. Without SNAP-Ed outreach, fewer Texans will use SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
- Health disparities will widen. The burden of preventable disease will grow — especially for children, seniors, and low-income families.
- Food banks may be forced to cut services. Organizations like North Texas Food Bank and Houston Food Bank rely on SNAP-Ed funding to provide educational support alongside meals.
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Why This Matters for All Texans
SNAP-Ed is not just about food — it’s about futures. It helps people:
- Make nutritious choices on a tight budget
- Prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension
- Understand how to nourish their families
- Support local grocers, farms, and food systems
Every dollar invested in SNAP-Ed saves up to $10 in long-term health costs. Eliminating it won’t save taxpayers — it will cost us more, while hurting the people who need help the most.
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This Is Not Just Our Concern
Organizations across the state and country are speaking out:
"This plan would take food away from vulnerable Texans and upend SNAP’s funding structure."
"This is a direct threat to public health and community stability."
"These cuts represent a threat to economic resilience, public health, and community stability."
"SNAP supports 388,000 jobs and generates $20 billion in wages annually."
"More than 3 million Texans stand to be affected by these proposed cuts."
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