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Advocacy & Policy, Child Nutrition Programs, School Nutrition Association, SNA News

Federal Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025

At midnight on October 1, the federal government entered a shutdown due to Congress’ failure to pass a funding agreement.  …


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Food Waste, SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Sustainability in Action – Food Waste Lessons From the Cafeteria

September 29, 2025

From quick changes like self-serve condiments, salad bars and share tables to more ambitious ventures like student agriculture programs, there…


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislative Action Conference, SNA News

Help Shape SNA’s 2026 Position Paper & Win a Trip to LAC26!

September 29, 2025

SNA’s Public Policy and Legislation Committee (PPL) is preparing to draft the Association’s 2026 Position Paper and needs YOUR input on…


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Cover of School Nutrition magazine September/October 2025 issue
SNA News, SNA Publications

School Nutrition Magazine: The Power of Community

September 11, 2025

As the new school year gets underway, you’re very likely reuniting with a lot of familiar faces—and maybe even meeting…


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NSLW25 resources "taste the world: your school lunch passport!"
National School Lunch Week, SNA News

NSLW25 Resources Are Now Available!

September 10, 2025

Bonjour, SNA Members! Our National School Lunch Week (NSLW25) resources are here. NSLW25 (Oct. 13-17) is just around the corner,…


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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News

Submit Your Comments on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) Definition

September 10, 2025

School nutrition professionals and industry partners are encouraged to use SNA’s easy-to-customize template letter to submit individual comments to HHS…


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Advocacy & Policy, Press Release, SNA News

SNA Calls for Funding to Implement MAHA Strategy

September 9, 2025

SNA Calls for Funding to Implement MAHA Strategy  Comments on UPFs flag resources needed to further school meal successes  ARLINGTON, VA…


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Made With School Lunch 2025-26 Celebration Calendar
Holidays & Celebrations, SNA News, SNA Publications

Celebrate With the New Made With School Lunch Celebration Calendar!

September 5, 2025

New for this school year, the Made With School Lunch (MWSL) 2025-26 Celebration Calendar (formerly known as the Promotion Calendar)…


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Cover of SN Plus "Self-Improvement September"
SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Self-Improvement September

August 29, 2025

Did you know September is Self-Improvement Month? Instead of waiting for the new year to come around, use this as…


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School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) logo
School Nutrition Foundation, SNA News

Meet the New Leadership: SNF President and Board Members Announced

August 25, 2025

The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) is pleased to announce Gay Anderson, SNS, has been selected as the 2025-27 School Nutrition…


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School Nutrition Foundation, SNA News

Honoring Dr. Becky Domokos-Bays’ SNF Leadership

August 15, 2025

The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) honors the leadership of outgoing SNF President, Dr. Becky Domokos-Bays, RD, SNS. As Foundation Chair,…


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Advocacy & Policy, Child Nutrition Programs, SNA News

SNA CEO Meets with MAHA Commission Reps and Senate Leaders

August 5, 2025

Last week, SNA CEO Patricia Montague, FASAE, CAE, met with representatives of the MAHA Commission and key Senate leaders to…


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