The University of Arizona will end a program bringing nutrition education to people on food assistance throughout the state.
AZ Health Zone is what Arizona calls its version of the educational outreach component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known nationally as SNAP-Ed.
UA officials said SNAP-Ed services end Sept. 30.
How federal cuts impact Arizona
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Secretary Brooke Rollins's comments come as Arizona has been disproportionately impacted by food stamps enrollment cuts compared to other states. -
The study says that increased the risk of catastrophic wildfires across the country. -
Former SNAP beneficiaries cut from the program say the state is making it impossible to prove they’re still eligible. -
Amid public sector and SNAP cuts along with higher gas prices and lessening affordability here, The Show checked in with Carla Vargas Jasa, president and CEO of Valley of the Sun United Way. -
The declines were felt across the Mountain West. In Idaho, SNAP participation fell nearly 8%. Nevada saw a drop of more than 14%. In Arizona, participation fell by nearly 34%. New Mexico saw a decrease of about 6%, while Wyoming dropped by more than 11%.
