Without SNAP-Ed funding, CNP programming has ended in much of Wyoming. We are very saddened that our county CNP Educator, Debbie Kelly, is no longer with us due to this funding change.

SNAP-Ed, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, is a federally funded and state-administered program through the Department of Family Services (DFS). Nationally and in Wyoming, SNAP-Ed empowers people with limited resources, helping to develop skills that improve health, stretch food dollars, and increase food security. In Wyoming, SNAP-Ed is provided by the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP).

For over 30 years, it has been our honor to serve the people and communities of Wyoming. We are thankful for the thousands of people we had in classes, for the stories they shared, and the successes they gained. From exploring the basics of nutrition, to understanding food packages, to cooking delicious recipes together, we have valued each and every relationship we have made.

SNAP-Ed programming began in Wyoming in 1997. At the start, SNAP-Ed operated in 11 counties and over the last 30+ years, grew to all counties plus the Wind River Reservation. In 2014, SNAP-Ed expanded to include multi-level approaches to programming, leading to meaningful community partnerships and interventions. SNAP-Ed funding empowered CNP to connect with individuals in classes, as well as through hundreds of inter-agency partnerships, aiming to create healthier communities for everyone.