Protect School Meals from Proposed Cuts

As part of the budget reconciliation process, House Republican leaders are considering proposed federal spending cuts that would severely impact school meal programs and working families. These cuts would not only limit access to school meals, proven to support student health and achievement, but also cause unpaid school meal debt, administrative costs and paperwork burdens to skyrocket.

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2025 Position Paper: Infographic

SNA’s 2025 Position Paper calls on Congress to address long-term economic and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.

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Strategic Plan 2024-25 (Mid-Year)

SNA’s Board of Directors is excited to share our new 2024-25 Strategic Plan Mid-Year update which sets forth four areas of focus though which SNA will achieve our mission and vision.

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LEAD to Succeed FAQ

Learn more about LEAD to Succeed.

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2025 Position Paper: Talking Points

Research shows students eat their healthiest meals at school; these meals fuel academic achievement and support America’s working families. We’re asking Congress to address financial challenges that threaten the sustainability of school meal programs in our community and nationwide.

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2025 Position Paper

SNA’s 2025 Position Paper calls on Congress to address long-term economic and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.

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2025 Position Paper: Protect CEP

School meals are proven to support academic achievement, reduce absenteeism and improve students’ attention and behavior in the classroom.

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2025 Position Paper: Increase Reimbursements

Research shows school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat – significantly more nutritious than food consumed from grocery stores and restaurants. Federal school nutrition standards ensure meals meet calorie, sodium and fat limits and offer students fruits, vegetables, milk and entrees made with lean proteins and whole grains.

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SY 2024/25 School Nutrition Trends Report

SNA surveyed its school nutrition director members in fall of 2024 to evaluate current challenges, understand the state of school nutrition program finances and staffing, examine concerns regarding forthcoming nutrition standards and assess menu trends.

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2025 Position Paper: Address Meal Debt

SNA surveyed its school nutrition director members in fall of 2024 to evaluate current challenges, understand the state of school nutrition program finances and staffing, examine concerns regarding forthcoming nutrition standards and assess menu trends.

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