ELLSWORTH, Maine — Organizations serving Hancock and Washington counties are pulling on resources to keep SNAP education programs alive amid the loss of funding.

"There's not really words to express the disappointment that we don't have those funds,” said Ann Sargent, a member on the board of trustees at Loaves & Fishes Food Pantr y .

Federal funds from SNAP-Ed helped thousands of Mainers learn how to eat healthy on a budget.

"A lot of people are very worried and nervous," said Jo Cooper, the engagement manager at Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.

The SNAP-Ed program is ending due to the elimination of its federal funding following the passage of the budget reconciliation bill. This is leaving organizations like the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry searching for ways to continue to support

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