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Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

The Future is Flavor Forward

We asked expert trend-watchers to identify the top flavor opportunities that are currently connecting with the younger members of Gen Z and the older kids in Gen Alpha and a few to keep an eye on for the future.

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Communications & Marketing, Marketing, MWSL

Emerging Trends in Marketing Strategy

School nutrition leaders who lean into the latest marketing trends have a unique opportunity to tell their stories in ways that connect with students, family and the community. Let’s dive into the current top marketing trends, plus how SNA’s Made With School Lunch campaign can take your marketing to the next level.

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Strawberry Dream Frozen Bars
Food & Recipes, Nutrition & Meal Planning

Something Sweet

Dessert in the cafeteria has always been about joy—from the nostalgia of that little ice cream cup to the excitement of trying a new recipe today, a sweet treat to finish up the meal can make school lunch extra special.

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SN Plus "Hook, Line and Lunch Tray"
Nutrition & Meal Planning, SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Hook, Line and Lunch Tray

Serving fish in your cafeteria might feel like a swim in uncharted waters, but it shouldn’t—in fact, you might say…

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Food & Recipes, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

SN Plus: Hook, Line and Lunch Tray

Serving fish in your cafeteria might feel like a swim in uncharted waters, but it shouldn’t—in fact, you might say…

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Legislative Action Conference, School Nutrition Foundation, SNA News

Scholarships Available for LAC26 Through the School Nutrition Foundation

📢 Ready to be a voice for change? Apply for a Legislative Action Conference Scholarship and join fellow advocates in…

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Advocacy & Policy, Legislation

2025 Federal Government Shutdown FAQs

Please note that SNA will update this document as more information becomes available regarding the ongoing shutdown and its impact on meal reimbursements and funding.

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Advocacy & Policy, Child Nutrition Programs, School Nutrition Association, SNA News

Federal Government Shutdown

Article updated October 27, 2025 At midnight on October 1, the federal government entered a shutdown due to Congress’ failure…

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SNA Accessible Event Planning Tool Cheat Sheet

This comprehensive guide from the School Nutrition Association helps event organizers plan and host inclusive, accessible events. It covers best practices for venues, communications, A/V, food and beverage, staff training, and virtual platforms—ensuring full participation for guests of all abilities. A practical, step-by-step reference for creating ADA-compliant and welcoming environments.

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Podcast, SNA News

How Does Milk Contribute to School Meals?

This episode is about connection—between farms and schools, nutrition professionals and families and the shared goal of giving kids safe, balanced meals that fuel their growth and learning.

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