The following is a press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:Effective Oct. 1, $250,000 of federal funds will be eliminated from Humboldt County Public Health’s CalFresh Healthy Living budget, which funds programs and outreach to improve the health and nutrition of children and vulnerable members of our community. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services’ (DHHS) Public Health Branch funding loss comes as a result of the passing of HR 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” eliminating SNAP-Ed funding which has been used locally to pay for nutrition and physical activity education in schools and the community. The cut will also eliminate funds for falls prevention classes for senior citizens. “The loss of funding for Public Health programs is a significant setback for our students and families,” Sobilo said. Prevention programs are far more effective than trying to fix problems after they occur because they address issues at their root.