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The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management-Volume 50, Issue 1, Spring 2026
Explore the summaries below, then download the full Spring 2026 issue of JCN&M to discover new research on key topics such as school breakfast trends; training for scratch cooking, local food sourcing and student-inspired meals; meat and meat alternatives on menus; food safety and more.
Membership Forward Campaign
Show your support for SNA by using the resources below to participate in our “Membership Starts with Me #ISupportSNA” campaign.
School Nutrition Magazine May/June 2026: Eight Decades of Showing Up
“Showing up.” It’s an expression that suggests much more than being present. When you show up for someone—such as your…
80 Years of Showing Up: The Story of School Nutrition and the People Behind It
SNA has always carried forward a simple but powerful belief: That children deserve to be fed, that the professionals who feed them deserve respect and that there will always be someone willing to show up. This is that story.
Big Ideas, Big Feelings, Big Changes: Advocacy in Action at LAC26
Get a recap of SNA’s 2026 Legislative Action Conference (LAC26), including key takeaways from keynote speaker Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, the USDA update, an expert panel on ultra-processed foods and more.
ANC26: The Power of School Meals
Learn more about SNA’s 2026 Annual National Conference (ANC26), from July 12-14 in Charlotte, N.C., including keynote speakers, education session highlights details on this year’s energizing opening event and more.
The Art of the Salad
Salads are defined by their flexibility—they can be chopped or composed, creamy or vinaigrette-based, plant-forward or protein-heavy, the main dish or a side—and that adaptability is what makes them perfect for school nutrition programs.
Certificate and Credentialing Governing Council Open Positions
The SNA Certificate and Credentialing Governing Council (Governing Council) is recruiting qualified candidates to serve on the Governing Council and…
SNA Member Recruitment Powerpoint
Use the presentation below to share SNA’s membership benefits as a recruitment tool.
SNA Recognizes 2026 Recipients of National Employee, Manager and Director Awards
ARLINGTON, VA – In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 1), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the tireless efforts…
