Food and Nutrition Service Response to COVID-19

An overview of USDA FNS actions taken to ease program operations during the pandemic. Helpful pages within in this section include: Child Nutrition COVID-19 Waivers COVID-19 Waivers by State COVID-19…

Summary of USDA FNS Waivers and Guidance

USDA FNS guidance for school nutrition programs during COVID-19 school closures.

Impact of COVID-19 on School Nutrition Programs: Part I

SNA Awards Program State Toolkit

State associations play a critical role in the SNA Awards Program by promoting the Employee of the Year, Manager of the Year and Director of the Year awards, selecting a…

2017 School Nutrition Trends Report

SNA’s 2017 School Nutrition Trends Report summarizes findings from a survey conducted with SNA members in August and September 2017. The survey netted responses from 515 SNA director-level members representing…

Partner Research

A number of allied organizations produce studies and resources on various issues and trends that affect the school nutrition profession. Links and any downloadable materials can be found on this…

Institute of Child Nutrition

The Institute of Child Nutrition provides access to education and training materials, research, and other resources: eLearning Portal Popular Resources for School Nutrition Programs Resources Provided by ICN

ChooseMyPlate.gov

USDA provides guidance related to nutrition requirements for school meals and competitive foods, as well as provides MyPlate nutrition education resources. Resource Provided by USDA

Team Nutrition

Team Nutrition supports child nutrition programs with training and technical assistance, nutrition education for children, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Resource Provided by USDA

Tools for Schools

Tools for Schools offers topic-specific policy and resource materials to assist schools in meeting the new nutrition standards. Refer to the latest regulations, find free nutrition education curricula, or get…