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Federal Funding Guide

What’s at Stake: Federal Nutrition Programs Supporting Families and Schools

Find out how federal cuts can impact nutrition and food assistance programs in your state.
By: National Education Association
Published: October 21, 2025

Congress and the Trump administration have cut funding for essential nutrition and food assistance programs, threatening American families and schools. Cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicaid reduce the number of children eligible for free school meals, which, in turn, threatens a school’s ability to offer free meals to all students. These programs are lifelines, fueling learning, lowering grocery bills, and supporting our local economies. Click on a state to see the impact.

School Nutrition, SNAP, and Local Food Funding State By State

  • Alabama

    Download the funding fact sheet

    SNAP brought more than $1.7 billion into Alabama.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    323,980
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    4,994
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    756,768
    Source: Food Research & Action Center.
    Alabamans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,047,086
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,047,086 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Alabama the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $10,466,483
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,013
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    478,063
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Alabama may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Alaska

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $250 million into Alaska.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    $9,678
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    552
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    68,745
    Alaskans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,123,347
    SOURCE: National Farm to School Network. https://www.farmtoschool.org/policy/patrick-leahy-farm-to-school-grant-dashboard.
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,123,347 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Alaska the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,383,131
    SOURCE: National Farm to School Network. https://www.farmtoschool.org/policy/patrick-leahy-farm-to-school-grant-dashboard.
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    217
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    36,569
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Alaska may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Arizona

    Download the funding fact sheet

    SNAP brought more than $2 billion into Arizona.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    358,007
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    4,585
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    912,409
    Arizonans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,573,614
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,573,614 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Arizona the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $13,094,310
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    522
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    193,395
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Arizona may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Arkansas

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought nearly $550 million into Arkansas.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    97,797
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    2,734
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    234,792
    Arkansans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,813,302
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,813,302 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Arkansas the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $8,476,635
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    239
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    96,630
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Arkansas may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • California

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $12.3 billion into California.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    1,710,137
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    28,758
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    5,487,503
    Californians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $9,960,018
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $9,960,018 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies California the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $71,499,974
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    6,425
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    3,647,709
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in California may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Colorado

    Download the funding fact sheet

    SNAP brought more than $1.3 billion into Colorado.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    214,407
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,135
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    611,567
    Coloradans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $3,199,857
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $3,199,857 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Colorado the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $7,669,794
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    588
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    217,348
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Colorado may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Connecticut

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought nearly $893 million into Connecticut.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    129,011
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    2,487
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    390,261
    Connecticuters, helping put food on the table

    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,434,167
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,434,167 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Connecticut the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $5,651,951
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement. 

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    492
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    237,123
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Connecticut may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Delaware

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $319 million into Delaware.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    48,477
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    834
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    124,060
    Delawareans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $586,550
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $586,550 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Delaware the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $2,292,828
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    131
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    65,265
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Delaware may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Florida

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $6.6 billion into Florida.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    1,097,265
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    15,148
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    3,070,653
    Floridians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,276,254
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,276,254 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Florida the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $42,583,882
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    2,887
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    2,111,632
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Florida may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Georgia

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $3.2 billion into Georgia.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    651,624
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    9,768
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    1,301,833
    Georgians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,244,660
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,244,660 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Connecticut the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $23,555,564
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    892
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    523,175
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Florida may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Hawaii

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $731 million into Hawaii.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    46,018
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    941
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    158,170
    Hawaiians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,266,715
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,266,715 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Hawaii the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,821,420
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    106
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    47,812
    Students benefitted from this provision

    Without this provision, students in Hawaii may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Idaho

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $281 million into Idaho.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    52,112
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,139
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    132,681
    Idahoans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $224,664
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $224,664 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Idaho the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $3,130,525
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    60
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    21,726
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Idaho may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Illinois

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $4.4 billion into Illinois.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    762,655
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    9,379
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    1,933,116
    Illinoisans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $160,991
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $160,991 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Illinois the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,918,996
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    2,344
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    997,346
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Illinois may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Indiana

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $1.4 billion into Indiana.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    248,827
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    5,648
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    609,864
    Indianans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,440,228
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,434,167 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Indiana the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $14,738,869
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    735
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    354,967
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Indiana may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Iowa

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought nearly $529 million into Iowa.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    102,902
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,044
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    263,721
    Iowans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,612,606
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,612,606 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Iowa the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $8,340,098
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    244
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    114,818
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Iowa may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Kansas

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $408 million into Kansas.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    74,830
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    2,128
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    188,999
    Kansans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,074,043
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,074,043 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Kansas the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $7,982,630
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    145
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    51,981
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Kansas may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Kentucky

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $1.1 billion into Kentucky.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    223,686
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    4,732
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    625,212
    Kentuckians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,694,035
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,694,035 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Kentucky the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $10,213,792
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,135
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    584,435
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Kentucky may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Louisiana

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $1.9 billion into Louisiana.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    377,258
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    4,413
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    849,163
    Louisianians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,187,871
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,187,871 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Louisiana the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $11,820,826
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,238
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    600,242
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Louisiana may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Maine

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought nearly $364 million into Maine.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    45,140
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,466
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    173,225
    Mainers, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,340,676
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,340,676 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Maine the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $2,782,433
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    79
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    22,053
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Maine may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Maryland

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought nearly $1.5 billion into Maryland.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    256,482
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,821
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    693,715
    Marylanders, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $265,706
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $265,706 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Maryland the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $528,528
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    651
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    368,909
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Maryland may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Massachusetts

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $2.6 billion into Massachusetts.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    307,351
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    5,533
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    1,105,569
    Massachusettsans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $3,880,314
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $3,880,314 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Massachusetts the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $12,102,251
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,123
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    517,861
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Massachusetts may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Michigan

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $3 billion into Michigan.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    492,225
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    9,755
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    1,487,670
    Michiganders, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,380,307
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,380,307 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Michigan the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $17,999,006
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    2,391
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    902,079
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Michigan may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Minnesota

    Download the Funding Fact Sheet

    SNAP brought more than $856 million into Minnesota.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    181,190
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,621
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    458,405
    Minnesotans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,160,693
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,160,693 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Minnesota the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $13,271,866
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    375
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    134,943
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Minnesota may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Mississippi

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    SNAP brought more than $842 million into Mississippi.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    181,500
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,233
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    379,549
    Mississippians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,048,506
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,048,506 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Mississippi the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $7,483,485
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    396
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    161,554
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Mississippi may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Missouri

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    SNAP brought more than $1.5 billion into Missouri.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    266,171
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    5,039
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    674,772
    Missourians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,661,047
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,661,047 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Missouri the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $13,291,509
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    427
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    139,800
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Missouri may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Montana

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    SNAP brought nearly $170 million into Montana.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    30,805
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    813
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    80,271
    Montanans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,180,757
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,180,757 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Montana the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $2,825,695
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    164
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    25,897
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Montana may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Nebraska

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    SNAP brought nearly $332 million into Nebraska.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    64,047
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,414
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    152,066
    Nebraskans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,174,973
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,174,973 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Nebraska the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $6,323,231
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    167
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    70,821
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Nebraska may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Nevada

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    SNAP brought more than $1 billion into Nevada.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    189,766
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,977
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    511,207
    Nevadans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $539,257
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $539,257 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Nevada the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $4,074,248
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    519
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    365,431
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Nevada may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • New Hampshire

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    SNAP brought more than $154 million into New Hampshire.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    25,322
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,063
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    76,628
    New Hampshirites, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $897,130
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $897,130 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies New Hampshire the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,743,607
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    4
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    727
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in New Hampshire may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • New Jersey

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    SNAP brought nearly $2 billion into New Jersey.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    267,369
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    5,677
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    848,204
    New Jerseyans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $875,191
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $875,191 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies New jersey the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $16,230,614
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    365
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    156,709
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in New Jersey may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • New Mexico

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    SNAP brought more than $1 billion into New Mexico.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    166,548
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,685
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    487,113
    New Mexicans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,813,838
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,813,838 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies New Mexico the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $5,674,132
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    825
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    256,065
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in New Mexico may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • New York

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    SNAP brought more than $7.3 billion into New York.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    871,020
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    17,278
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    2,981,917
    New Yorkers, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $6,925,900
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $6,925,900 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies New York the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $38,975,535
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    4,200
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    2,356,379
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in New York may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • North Carolina

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    SNAP brought nearly $3 billion into North Carolina.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    620,955
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    9,272
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    1,613,717
    North Carolinians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,626,458
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,626,458 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies North Carolina the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $18,975,621
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,625
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    803,238
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in North Caarolina may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • North Dakota

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    SNAP brought more than $111 million into North Dakota.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    17,723
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    590
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    52,347
    North Dakotans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $783,259
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $783,259 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies North Dakota the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $2,705,709
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    38
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    9,043
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in North Dakota may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Ohio

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    SNAP brought more than $3.1 billion into Ohio.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    536,545
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    10,102
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    1,408,693
    Ohioans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $4,102,530
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $4,102,530 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Ohio the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $23,380,035
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,082
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    415,865
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Ohio may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Oklahoma

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    SNAP brought more than $1.5 billion into Oklahoma.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    265,844
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,821
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    702,480
    Oklahomans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,400,157
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,400,157 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Oklahoma the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $10,900,211
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    389
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    131,917
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Oklahoma may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Oregon

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    SNAP brought more than $1.5 billion into Oregon.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    209,461
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    3,484
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    771,719
    Oregonians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $3,625,580
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $3,625,580 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Oregon the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $6,136,671
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    740
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    293,813
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Oregon may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Pennsylvania

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    SNAP brought more than $4.2 billion into Pennsylvania.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    603,354
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    10,404
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    2,010,298
    Pennsylvanians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $3,351,206
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $3,351,206 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Pennsylvania the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $22,987,622
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,712
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    801,618
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Pennsylvania may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Rhode Island

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    SNAP brought more than $343 million into Rhode Island.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    45,363
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    938
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    136,179
    Rhode Islanders, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $684,811
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $684,811 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Rhode Island the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $871,655
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    76
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    37,284
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Rhode Island may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • South Carolina

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    SNAP brought nearly $1.3 billion into South Carolina.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    231,861
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    5,195
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    605,513
    South Carolinians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,222,784
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,222,784 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies South Carolina the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $8,913,855
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    965
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    570,148
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in South Carolina may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • South Dakota

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    SNAP brought more than $180 million into South Dakota.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    32,917
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    789
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    75,739
    South Dakotans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,160,870
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,160,870 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies South Dakota the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $2,460,094
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    100
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    15,532
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in South Dakota may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Tennessee

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    SNAP brought more than $1.6 billion into Tennessee.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    269,385
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    6,650
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    758,323
    Tennesseans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,882,687
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,882,687 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Tennessee the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $12,648,249
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    886
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    385,722
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Tennessee may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Texas

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    SNAP brought more than $7.2 billion into Texas.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    1,694,512
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    21,995
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    3,488,127
    Texans, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,122,496
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,122,496 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Texas the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $72,567,353
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    4,638
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    2,600,579
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Texas may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Utah

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    SNAP brought more than $382 million into Utah.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    63,506
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    1,565
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    178,153
    Utahns, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $179,464
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $179,464 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Utah the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $6,232,611
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    68
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    27,133
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Utah may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Vermont

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    SNAP brought more than $147 million into Vermont.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    20,665
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    700
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    65,255
    Vermonters, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $1,478,597
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $1,478,597 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Vermont the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,222,076
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    215
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    51,371
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Vermont may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Virginia

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    SNAP brought more than $1.7 billion into Virginia.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    312,688
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    6,379
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    834,942
    Virginians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,231,914
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,231,914 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Virginia the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $13,586,801
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,189
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    638,489
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Virginia may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Washington

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    SNAP brought more than $1.9 billion into Washington.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    296,517
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    4,995
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    903,815
    Washingtonians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,994,098
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,994,098 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Washington the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $11,528,326
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    1,292
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    579,889
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Washington may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Washington, D.C.

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    SNAP brought more than $319 million into Washington, DC.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    44,681
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    413
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    141,811
    Washingtonians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children. 

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $987,503
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $987,503 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Washington, DC. the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,529,511
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    189
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    69,270
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Washington, DC may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • West Virginia

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    SNAP brought more than $565 million into West Virginia.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    95,219
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    2,170
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    278,978
    West Virginians, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $755,473
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $755,473 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies West Virginia the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $3,788,059
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    606
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    226,092
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in West Virginia may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Wisconsin

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    SNAP brought more than $1.3 billion into Wisconsin.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    275,644
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    4,420
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    703,430
    Wisconsinites, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $2,738,277
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $2,738,277 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Wisconsin the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $11,417,078
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    647
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    226,678
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Wisconsin may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.

  • Wyoming

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    SNAP brought more than $56 million into Wyoming.

    SNAP Funds Supported...

    12,848
    children, making them automatically eligible for free school meals
    390
    local retailers, boosting the local economy
    28,456
    Wyomingites, helping put food on the table
    Cuts to SNAP undermine family stability, weaken local economies, and harm children.

    Farm-to-School Grants

    $464,298
    Farm-to-School grants have brought $464,298 in funding to purchase local food and produce for schools since 2013.
    Withdrawing funds allocated by Congress in 2025 denies Wyoming the opportunity to expand projects that support healthier children and stronger local economies.

    LFSCC Funding

    $1,134,944
    was awarded to the state through the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program in 2025, intended to support meals for schools and child care centers through 2028.
    These funds were terminated before full disbursement.

    Community Eligibility Program (provides students with free school meals)

    24
    schools adopted this provision in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    3,138
    Students benefitted from this provision
    Without this provision, students in Wyoming may not get the nutrition they need to thrive.
Data sources include: Food Research & Action Center, https://frac.org/wp-content/uploads/SNAP-State-Fact-Sheets-Technical-Notes.pdf and the National Farm to School Network, https://www.farmtoschool.org/policy/patrick-leahy-farm-to-school-grant-dashboard.

PROGRAMS DEFINED

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal program that allows schools with high numbers of students from under-resourced families to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, keeping students  nourished and focused on learning. Schools can adopt CEP if at least 25 percent of students are identified  through data-matching as participating in means-tested programs, like SNAP. Cuts to programs like SNAP  and Medicaid reduce the number of children eligible for free school meals, which, in turn, threatens a  school’s ability to offer free meals to all students.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that serves as the nation’s  first line of defense against hunger, helping to decrease the number of households dealing with food  insecurity. Because eligibility is directly linked to the number of students enrolled in programs like SNAP  and Medicaid, cuts would jeopardize schools’ ability to offer free school meals through the Community  Eligibility Provision (CEP).

Farm-to-School Funding supports schools in purchasing food and produce from local farmers and ranchers, integrating nutrition education, and incorporating garden activities into meal programs to promote 
healthy eating.

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE

  • Urge Your Members of Congress to . . .
  • Restore access to SNAP. For more information, visit frac.org/. 
  • Protect and expand CEP to ensure more children benefit from free school meals.

Support restored funding for Farm-to-School and LFSCC programs. For more information, visit farmtoschool.org/policy/take-action.

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