School meals nourish the bodies and fuel the minds of nearly 30 million students each school day. The School Nutrition Association (SNA), representing 58,000 professionals who work on the frontlines…
Read MoreResearch shows school meals support academic achievement, obesity prevention and overall student health by improving children’s diets and combatting hunger. School meals are as critical to learning as teachers and…
Read MoreInviting media to attend your cafeteria site visit can earn positive coverage for your program and your visiting Member of Congress (MOC). Check out this resource for a few tips…
Read MoreNational news stories and state legislative proposals have brought attention to “school lunch shaming” and unpaid meal charge policies. These talking points can assist members in responding to questions about…
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Read MoreSchool nutrition professionals mobilized immediately when the pandemic closed school doors nationwide, and despite challenges, they continue to ensure student access to healthy school meals. Through the extension of federal waivers,…
Read MoreIn April 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released long-term federal nutrition standards for school meals, updating rules established following passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.…
Read MoreResearch shows school meals contribute to the health, attentiveness, behavior and academic success of students. To maximize student achievement, SNA believes all children require equal access to nutritious school meals…
Read MoreSchool meals are healthy meals! Pediatrician Robert Murray (MD, FAAP) breaks down the importance of nutrients to brain and child development, and how healthy school meals build healthier students, contributing…
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