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Cafeteria Visits 101 Toolkit
One of the most effective ways to show off your programs is to invite policymakers to your schools. This step…
Preparing a State Legislative Position Paper
Interested in drafting a Position Paper for your state? This brief one pager can help get you started!
Hiring a Lobbyist for Your State Association
Are you thinking of hiring a lobbyist to advocate for your state affiliate? This information sheet should help you decide…
State Advocacy Presentation Template
Need help putting together a presentation on how to advocate for your programs in your State Capitols? This template provides…
Good Policy: A Case Study on Vermont
This report is a case study of when Vermont passed legislation to cover the cost of reduced price lunches. It…
Massachusetts State House Luncheon: Bring Lunch to Your Local Policy Makers!
This toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to planning your own successful Legislator Luncheon, like SNA of Massachusetts did! From forming…
State Unpaid Meals Legislation Tracking
SNA tracks state legislation impacting school nutrition programs, and this includes bills pertaining to unpaid meals. This resource offers an…
Unpaid Meal Charge Talking Points
National news stories and state legislative proposals have brought attention to “school lunch shaming” and unpaid meal charge policies. These…
Star Club Banner Ads
How to Use the Ads: To add the banner ad on your website, select and copy the html code underneath…
2021 Position Paper
School nutrition professionals mobilized immediately when the pandemic closed school doors nationwide, and despite challenges, they continue to ensure student…