School Nutrition Magazine September/October 2026 – Family, Food & Influence: Where Food Stories Begin
Food is anything but boring. Food is happy memories, a tradition, an opportunity to share, a reason for community, and…
Inspired By Generations: When Child Nutrition Runs in the Family
A home-cooked meal, a caring grandparent, a godmother who worked in the school cafeteria—these are just a few core memories cited by school nutrition professionals who have “inherited” their passion for child nutrition. We asked members where they found their “why,” and they shared personal stories and inspiration that fuel the important work they do each day.
The Way Your Grandmother Made It
Most people have fond memories of childhood meals and family recipes that have shaped how they understand the meaning behind a meal today, and school nutrition professionals know better than most that a good meal is much more than just food. Now, three SNA members share how their own family food traditions have shaped how they approach school meals and serving students today.
Harvest Highlights
Eight SNA members share how they’re bringing local, seasonal harvests to the tray and connecting students with the communities behind their food, whether it’s produce grown in their own school gardens or ingredients sourced from local farms.
Cooking With Color
Chefs Lindsey Schoenfeld, MS, RDN, and Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN, K-12 culinary nutrition experts and founders of To Taste, answer all your questions about “cooking with color” and share six delicious, vibrant recipes they’ve developed specifically for K-12 school nutrition menus.
SNA Updates 2026 Research Agenda
Equal access to nutritious school meals for every student, so they have what they need to thrive, is the vision…
Call for 2027 SNA Election Nominations
Nominate the Next Great Leaders in School Nutrition SNA is seeking nominations for the 2027 election, and this is the…
SNA Introduces New Member Portal and Membership Categories
Exciting changes are underway for SNA, including the launch of the new member portal and an updated membership model. For…
New Leaders, Shared Purpose: Meet SNF’s New Board Members
The School Nutrition Foundation is excited to welcome the newest members of our Board of Directors! These passionate leaders bring…
Union City Area School District Receives SNF Grant for New Alto-Shaam Equipment
The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) has named Krista Byler, Food Service Director for Union City Area School District in Pennsylvania, the…