2026 Position Paper: School Meal Access
However, efforts to protect and expand access to healthy school meals for all students face significant challenges due to potential changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid under HR 1, which could undermine the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and reduce the number of students automatically certified for free and reduced-price meals.
SNA Survey Exposes Critical Resources Needed to Reduce UPFs in School Meals
SNA’s 2026 Position Paper urges Congress to increase school meal reimbursement rates, expand access to healthy school meals for all students and address meal debt.
2026 Position Paper: Increase Funds
While school nutrition programs are making significant strides in offering healthier meals, they are severely constrained by insufficient funding, which limits their ability to expand scratch cooking, provide more fresh, local produce, and meet increasing financial pressures from rising food, labor, and equipment costs.
2026 Position Paper
SNA’s 2026 Position Paper calls on Congress to address long-term economic and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.
Wrapping Up the Year With Big News: Meet Our SNIC Scholarship Winners!
As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the season of giving—and the incredible talent shaping the future of…
2026 ELECTION BALLOT ANNOUNCEMENT
The SNA Leadership Development Committee (LDC) held the 2025 Selection Meeting in early December to review candidates for positions on the SNA Board of Directors and the LDC. After reviewing the biographical information…
Register for the #LAC26 Pre-Conference Workshops!
Enhance your #LAC26 experience by attending our pre-conference workshops on Saturday, March 7! These engaging, skill-building sessions are designed to help school nutrition…
Share Your Story: Enter SNA’s #LAC26 Sweepstakes!
Participate in SNA’s #LAC26 Sweepstakes for your chance to win a free trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Legislative…
Government Shutdown Ends
The federal shutdown has ended. Following the Senate’s passage of funding legislation Monday night, the House approved the measure Wednesday…
School Nutrition Programs Provide Safeguard During Shutdown
ARLINGTON, VA – As millions of families experience food insecurity amid the federal government shutdown, school nutrition professionals are stepping…