Inland Empire Nutrition Programs Closing April 30 — SNAP-Ed Eliminated by H.R. 1
San Bernardino and Riverside county public health nutrition programs will close April 30, 2026 after H.R. 1 eliminated the $536M SNAP-Ed program. LA County's program closes June 30.
These programs operated for decades through schools, clinics, farmers markets, and community events. The closures disproportionately affect communities already facing food and health challenges.
Key takeaways
- San Bernardino and Riverside nutrition programs close April 30, 2026; LA County's closes June 30
- H.R. 1 eliminated the $536M SNAP-Ed program nationwide
- Programs operated for decades through schools, clinics, farmers markets, and community events
- Closures disproportionately affect communities already facing food and health challenges
Primary source
Press-EnterpriseAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, February 6). Inland Empire Nutrition Programs Closing April 30 — SNAP-Ed Eliminated by H.R. 1. Primary source: Press-Enterprise. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ie-snap-ed-nutrition-programs-closing-april-2026
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