2026 SNA Election Results Announced
The results are in! Voting for the 2026 SNA Election officially closed on February 28, and we are pleased to announce that the…
School Nutrition Magazine March/April 2026: Making It All Work
We know your job isn’t easy. There’s a reason school foodservice teams are often hailed as heroes—it’s because you have…
Your Best Advocate: You
As someone who works in school foodservice, you are your own best advocate. So, what are SNA’s current top legislative priorities, what resources are available to you, and how can you join us in advocating for the future of school nutrition programs?
Smarter Strategies to Cut Cafeteria Waste
Reducing food waste might sound like one more thing to put on your plate, but it can also improve your operational process and maybe even increase participation. Identify your goals, test new strategies and use these practical strategies to make 2026 your most sustainable year yet!
The Practical Side of Sustainable School Meals
In K–12 school nutrition, sustainability is less about buzzwords and more about durability: menus that students will eat, staff can execute and districts can afford, day after day, while staying fully aligned with USDA meal pattern requirements.
Farm to School: A Check-In on What’s Working (and What’s Next)
We’ve written about farm to school before. We’ve covered the why and benefits. So instead of rehashing the basics, consider this a check-in: Where are we now? What have we learned? And what actually makes farm to school programs stick?
Going Green! (With Plant Based Eating)
Whether people are cutting back on meat, going fully vegetarian or vegan or just trying out Meatless Mondays—plant-based diets are having their moment, and with the environmental and health benefits that come from eating fewer animal products, it makes sense why.
2026 Position Paper: Infographic
For less than $4.70 per meal, school nutrition programs must stretch funding to cover not only food, but also labor, equipment, utilities, training, and essential services. School meals are not just food—they represent a comprehensive system that supports student health and learning.