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SNA Urges Quick Action to Keep School Meal Programs Viable
In a letter to USDA, SNA called for an extension of COVID-19 feeding waivers through next school year and universal meals to ensure schools can meet children’s critical nutrition needs this fall.

Preparing for the Next Big Crisis
School nutrition operators share what’s working—and what’s not—in their emergency feeding efforts. The lessons they’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic…

Making the Best of Beans
Beans are a humble staple on grocery store shelves, often used for chilis or perhaps homemade bean burgers. No one…

Making Condiments Count
Staples like ketchup and mayo are a must in school cafeterias, but there’s also an opportunity to capture emerging condiment…
SNA Survey Reveals COVID-19 School Meal Trends, Financial Impacts
A new SNA survey highlights expansive efforts to provide needy students safe access to school meals during COVID-19 closures, but also reveals significant concerns about the financial sustainability of school meal programs.
SNA Urges Swift Passage of The Heroes Act
SNA expressed strong support for The Heroes Act, which includes $3 billion in emergency funding to help school meal programs cover costs associated with COVID-19 school closures.
SNA Recognizes 2020 National Industry Member of the Year
SNA has named Jose Quinones, National School Business Development Manager for J.T.M. Food Group, as the national Industry Member of the Year.
COVID-19 School Meal Programs Benefit from SNF Grants
SNF has awarded the first in a series of grants to support emergency school feeding operations. Thanks to support pledged by GENYOUth and National Dairy Council, SNF’s “Help Feed School Kids Now!” campaign will build on this success.
SNA Announces National Award Winners for School Lunch Hero Day
SNA honors the winners of SNA’s annual national award program and recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals to ensure needy students have access to healthy meals during COVID-19 closures.