Staff FYI News

Change can be difficult — especially when it’s unexpected and unwelcome.

The truth is that the recent federal reconciliation bill has eliminated national SNAP-Education funding. SNAP-Ed has long stood as a community outreach model: accessible, essential, and grounded in meeting people where they are. As we face a possible period of significant transition, including the difficult reality of potential workforce changes, we stand in solidarity with our SNAP-Ed staff and the communities they serve. 

Thank you for your resilience, compassion, and continued dedication to Illinois Extension.  

Staff throughout Extension, ACES, and the university are working hard to ensure that we can provide transparent communication and easy-to-navigate next steps. More information will be shared as soon as it’s available. 

In the meantime, please continue to support one another with kindness and resolve.

With respect and appreciation,

Durriyyah