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SN Magazine: May/June – Every Cafeteria Has a Story
There’s something about storytelling that continues to captivate us from generation to generation—who can resist the inspiring appeal of somebody…

Meet Me at the Intersection of Savory & Sweet
Savory and sweet flavors are distinctly different taste experiences—so distinctive, you might think that they can’t possibly work together effectively, and yet they do. While savory and sweet have contrasting flavor properties, their very differences are also complementary, each enhancing the characteristics of the other.

Navigating What’s Next: Food Costs, Regulations & Resilience
During SNA’s 2025 Legislative Action Conference, four SNA leaders shared how they’re working through rising costs, new regulations and staffing hurdles. Their advice? Stay flexible, plan ahead and lean on your peers.

Shaping a Stronger Voice
Heather Perry, SNA School Nutrition Employee/Manager Representative, shares her reflections on the progress made, lessons learned and the importance of raising employee and manager voices at every level of SNA.

Little Chefs, Big Lessons
School nutrition teams are always finding creative ways to inspire young minds through food. At Warrick County School Corporation, the crew brings students behind the scenes, inviting them into the kitchen for fun, hands-on classes where they roll up their sleeves and cook right alongside the school nutrition team.

From Impact to Action
When disaster strikes, the strength of a school community is tested in ways no training can fully prepare for. In the aftermath of an unexpected crisis, one district’s leaders, staff and supporters came together to navigate the unknown, support one another and begin the long road to recovery.

My Journey to Buying Lunch at School
High school senior Nathaniel Teres shares how he worked to improve food allergen labeling for school meals to make his school cafeteria inclusive and safer for students with celiac disease.

We Are in This Together
Patricia Montague, CEO of the School Nutrition Association, reflects on SNA’s recent advocacy accomplishments as well as future opportunities to impact school nutrition policy.

Blink and It’s Finished
Shannon Gleave reflects on her 2024-25 term serving as President of the School Nutrition Association.

SNA Recognizes Recipients of National Employee, Manager and Director Awards
Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner, 703-576-7526, media@schoolnutrition.org SNA Recognizes Recipients of National Employee, Manager and Director Awards School Lunch Hero Day Celebrates Efforts of…