Smart Snacks/Competitive Foods Policies

On July 29, USDA released the Final Rule on All Foods Sold in Schools as required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. This rule governs the sale of…

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Emerging Strategies and Tactics for Meal Service During School Closures

FAQs around options available during school closures, emerging strategies and tactics for meal service during school closures, and streamlined ways to connect to state agencies. Resource Provided by Share Our…

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USDA Update for State Agencies (State Agency Section Meeting)

Sign Into Your SNA Account This page is for SNA members. Not a member? Join today! If you’re having trouble logging into your account, contact the SNA Service Center. Member…

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How Congress Works – Congress 101: An Insider View of Capital Hill

Get an insider view of Capitol Hill. This video will include: a breakdown of activities of members of Congress (legislative, constituent services, and campaign); legislators’ attitudes about the work activities…

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Grassroots Advocacy: All Politics is Local

It sounds complicated, but grassroots advocacy is simply the act of an individual constituent communicating ideas and opinions to government officials. The following should help ease any concerns about utilizing…

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Smoothing Policy Bumps

On occasion, SNA members are faced with problematic legislation. This report provides advice on possible ways to address and mitigate these situations and help smooth those policy bumps!

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Creating a Policy Message

Need some help on developing a policy message? This should help get you started.

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Preparing Your Message

Need some help on developing a policy message? This should help get you started.

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Legislation vs. Regulation

What’s the difference between a piece of legislation and a regulation and how it impacts your daily work life? The following information should help answer your questions!

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Budget and Appropriations Process

We know the U.S. Budget and Appropriations Process can be complicated! This guide should help clarify the process and the impact on Child Nutrition Programs.

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