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Humboldt County Faces $250K Cut to Nutrition and Senior Programs

10/3/2025

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Humboldt County will lose $250,000 for CalFresh Healthy Living, effective October 1, after HR 1 cuts SNAP-Ed.
The cuts affect Safe Routes to Schools and falls prevention classes for seniors.
Local leaders warn about diminished children's nutrition education and senior health services.
Area 1 Agency on Aging will reduce falls prevention classes, while some groups report collaboration to mitigate impacts.

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Story summary

Humboldt County will lose $250,000 for CalFresh Healthy Living, effective October 1, after HR 1 cuts SNAP-Ed.
The cuts affect Safe Routes to Schools and falls prevention classes for seniors.
Local leaders warn about diminished children's nutrition education and senior health services.
Area 1 Agency on Aging will reduce falls prevention classes, while some groups report collaboration to mitigate impacts.