ASNNA Leadership
SNAP-Ed Update Meeting Follow Up
Thank you all for your interest and attendance at yesterday’s SNAP-Ed Update call. Sincere apologies for the capacity issue. We are thrilled to have so much interest, but we did not anticipate that many people calling in and will fix that for the future.
Additionally, the document – ASNNA Questions and Resources from the chat captures the questions from the chat. The answers to them are within the recording, and we begin that portion around minute 27. Resources shared and suggested actions are also in this document.
Please complete the “Get Engaged” form to keep us updated on what you are looking to learn more about, resources needed and ways you have engaged in your state.
As always, if you have questions, concerns or need support navigating this work in your state, please reach out to info@asnna.us.org. On behalf of the leadership team, thank you for all that you are doing every day to build resilient communities, and residents. Your efforts are much appreciated.
📅Save the Date
We will host our next member call on Thursday, June 12th at 1pm ET. Please save the date and we will send out more information regarding joining information next week.
Support SNAP-Ed: Resources
The ASNNA Support SNAP-Ed Resources page offers a variety of tools to help educate, advocate, and protect and promote SNAP-Ed. It includes messaging guides, action alerts, and templates to help you engage with decision-makers and spread the word about the importance of this program. Visit the ASNNA Support SNAP-Ed Resource page to access these tools and stay informed.
In addition, we encourage you to explore SaveSnapEd.org, developed by Leah’s Pantry, which includes a robust collection of tools to support both advocacy and education efforts. Current resources include:
Media Toolkit (in progress)
Education Video Playlist (more coming soon)
From Cornell University they shared wonderful resource on Roadmap for Navigating the Legislative Process.
We are continuing to gather resources from states and national partners and will share additional ways to stay informed and get involved through both educational outreach and advocacy. Stay tuned and thank you for your continued support in defending SNAP-Ed!
New Export Tool is now LIVE in nPEARS
The Canopy Team and the Evaluation and Advocacy committees are seeking to aggregate outcome data from all states, including those not currently using PEARS.
🔹 Action with New Export Tool is now LIVE in nPEARS
Information on how to pull your data can be found on the national pears website and well in in a pdf instructions.
We ask each state/territory to run the export and send the Excel file to the ASNNA Evaluation Committee at info@asnna.us.org as soon as possible. This will support the aggregation of key outcome metrics being compiled quickly for national advocacy efforts.
📊 How Your Data Will Be Used:
The ASNNA Evaluation Committee will aggregate key outcome metrics from N-PEARS. Only national-level totals will be shared—no individual states or organizations will be identified.
Look for this template to be coming in the next week!
If you have any questions, please reach out to info@asnna.us.org.
Thank you for supporting this critical effort to uplift the voice and impact of SNAP-Ed!
Update: Inform the Future of ASNNA with the ASNNA Membership Assessment Survey!
Altarum will launch the 2025 ASNNA Membership Assessment Survey the first week of June. The survey will gather member and non-member feedback on what you would like to see from ASNNA on topics such as advocacy, communications, committees, structures and processes, and more. Your voice matters in strengthening ASNNA and we want to hear from you!
Why participate?
Help the ASNNA Leadership Team better serve you and your SNAP-Ed program
Influence ASNNA priorities for professional development and advocacy efforts
Share your perspectives on the future of ASNNA
Strengthen ASNNA for greater reach and effectiveness in protecting SNAP-Ed
Keep an eye on your email inbox for an email from ASNNA Membership Assessment at ASNNAfeedback@altarum.org.
Members will receive a link to complete the survey during the first week of June.
The ASNNA Leadership Team thanks you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. Key findings will be shared with ASNNA members.
If you have any inquiries, please send them to info@asnna.us.org.
ASNNA Updates
📰 Policy Update: SNAP-Ed at Risk in Federal Budget Proposal
“The outcome will depend on whether Senators hear from constituents.”
Despite passionate, hours-long debate, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) passed the House by a single vote on May 22. Among its sweeping changes, the bill proposes to eliminate SNAP-Ed from the federal budget effective October 1, 2025.
Starting Monday, the Senate will begin considering HR 1 as it determines how to meet fiscal targets. Yesterday’s ASNNA SNAP-Ed Update webinar covered what’s known and unknown about the Senate’s approach. Votes are expected to move quickly, with a self-imposed deadline for Senate passage before the July 4 recess. Changes in SNAP are likely to be one of the most contentious issues, so it’s critical that all Senators realize that SNAP-Ed is among the provisions in play.
📣 What You Can Do
SNAP-Ed has long enjoyed bipartisan support in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Now is the time to remind your Senators of the value this program brings to your state, especially those in the majority. Share how SNAP-Ed and its partners have helped real communities, farmers, food retailers, sister USDA programs, and healthcare providers create healthier environments in low-resource settings.
Use the ASNNA website for:
- Action alerts and messaging
- Advocacy tools and materials
- Submitting infographics and impact reports (email: Info@ASNNA.us.org)
Watch your inbox for ASNNA updates, and reach out to your Senators and their staff directly as you’re able. Engage your local press, and encourage others to call, text, and advocate. “The outcome will depend on whether Senators hear from constituents”.
SNAP Policy Changes in HR 1
According to the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), HR 1 proposes significant changes to the SNAP program, many of which affect the SNAP-Ed audience and state operations:
Effective October 1, 2025:
- Work Requirements: Adults with children over age 7 would no longer be exempt (currently applies to those with children under 18).
- Older Adults: Work requirement age range expands from 18–54 to 18–64.
- Waivers: Counties must have unemployment over 10% to waive work requirements.
- Administrative Costs: States would cover 75% of administrative costs (currently a 50/50 state-federal split).
Effective October 1, 2027:
- State Share of Food Costs: All states would pay at least 5% of SNAP food costs (currently 100% federally funded).
- Sliding Scale Based on Payment Error Rates: States could pay up to 25% of food costs depending on their Payment Error Rate. Currently, only 7 states would qualify for the lowest 5% rate; 28 states would be required to pay 25%.
📊 State-specific Payment Error Rates and SNAP benefit data are available on the USDA website.
🛒 Is Your State Considering a Waiver on SNAP Foods?
If your state is considering making certain foods ineligible for SNAP, is SNAP-Ed involved in the conversation?
SNAP-Ed can play a key role by supporting:
- Nutrition standards development
- Technical assistance for retailers
- Social marketing and consumer education
- Evaluation and impact tracking
If you’d like to connect with others working in this space, contact the ASNNA Advocacy Committee to ensure these efforts are effective and community-informed.