Industry, SNA Research

Impact of COVID-19 on School Nutrition Programs: Back to School 2020 Report

SNA surveyed its school nutrition director members in September 2020 to understand how COVID-19 has impacted school nutrition operation finances, student participation, fall 2020 re-opening service for distance and in-person learning, and school nutrition director concerns.

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SNA Research

School Meals Served and Reimbursements During the COVID-19 Pandemic

An analysis of USDA FNS data comparing number of meals served and reimbursements between School Year (SY) 2019-20 and SY 2020-21.

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SNA Research

Back to School 2021 Report

SNA surveyed its school nutrition director members during May –June 2021 to understand the effect of offering meals at no charge, readiness to meet meal pattern mandates and associated challenges, the financial state of school nutrition programs and current concerns in planning for SY 2021/22.

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Administration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA), Leadership & HR, Operations

Powerful Partnerships: Advancing the Cultural Connection

Advance pathways to grow teams and partnerships to the next level by maximizing the cultural connection. Set a sustainable path…

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SNA Research

2020 Compensation & Benefits Report

SNA’s 2020 Compensation & Benefits Report provides as comprehensive a picture of compensation and benefits in the school foodservice sector…

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Community Eligibility Provision

Make CEP Work for You!

Back by popular demand from LAC 2022 and part of SNA’s Back to School webinar series, join us for “Make…

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Food & Recipes, Nutrition & Meal Planning

Entice with Spice

The right spice can help you create authentic, flavor-forward, global-influenced menu items students can’t resist. When you contemplate eating out…

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Communications & Marketing, Marketing

Focus on Fantastic Food Photography

Practical tips to create drool-worthy images of school meal standouts. For as long as I can remember, I have had…

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Food & Recipes, Nutrition & Meal Planning

The Enduring A-Peel of Citrus Fruits

Amp up your awareness of the many delicious varieties available to you and your student customers. It’s easy to see…

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Charcuterie board with cheese, fruit and meats
Food & Recipes, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

A School Lunch Trend Trifecta

Three trend-worthy menu items being adopted, proliferating and appearing everywhere throughout K-12 school meal programs. For obvious reasons, not a lot…

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