SNA tracks state legislation impacting school nutrition programs, and this includes bills pertaining to unpaid meals. This resource offers an overview of common provisions in unpaid meals bills, a breakdown…
National 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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School 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,…
In 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.…
Research 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…
School 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…
School Nutrition is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, solutions, recipes and more to help you develop thriving school nutrition programs. Because the team at SN are not…
Herding the Cats to Make Focused Purchasing Decisions! Affiliation or Financial Disclosure Amy Chappell, School Nutrition Director, Owen County Schools, Owenton, KY;Nothing to Disclose Barbara Kincaid, MA, SNS, Director of…