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.
Read MoreSNA’s 2025 Position Paper calls on Congress to address long-term economic and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.
Read MoreResearch 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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SNA’s 2025 Position Paper calls on Congress to address long-term economic and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.
Read MoreSchool meals are proven to support academic achievement, reduce absenteeism and improve students’ attention and behavior in the classroom.
Read MoreResearch 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.
Read MoreSNA 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.
Read MoreSNA 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.
Read MoreThe resource provides a simplified outline of SNA’s proposed membership model, including simplified membership categories, an option for premium benefits, and a potential implementation timeline through 2026.
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