A program in Maryland that helps low-income students and families lead healthy lives through increased food access, nutrition education and physical activity has turned to local governments for funding after federal cuts have jeopardized its future.

The program, Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, is run by the University of Maryland Extension. SNAP-Ed partners with 700 organizations across the state, ranging from schools and early education centers to food pantries and farmers markets, to connect Marylanders with healthy foods and other resources.

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