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Taking the First Bite
Food is an adventure, and sometimes the best part isn’t whether we love or dislike a dish. It’s the experience of trying something new. Sometimes you’ll find a new favorite. Other times? Maybe not. But either way, you took a chance and tried something new, and that’s what really matters.

Lessons From a Former Picky Eater
I know how important a staple like a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich can be for a choosy child. That’s why it’s crucial we listen to kids when it comes to their meals—because, at the end of the day, if they won’t eat it, it doesn’t matter how nutritious it is.

Ingredients for Health: Quinoa
Quinoa has come a long way since people began growing it in the Andean region 7,000 years ago. For most of that time, it remained relatively unknown outside its native South America, but over the last few decades, quinoa has become globally grown, eaten and praised as a “superfood.”

Tickets Now on Sale for SNF’s St. Patrick’s Day Golden Ticket Raffle
Back by popular demand, the School Nutrition Foundation Golden Ticket Raffle returns along with your chance to win a $10,000 prize! …
2025 Position Paper: Infographic
SNA’s 2025 Position Paper calls on Congress to address long-term economic and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.

SN Plus: Ready to Speak Up for School Meals?
You don’t need to be a policy expert to be a powerful advocate for school meals—legislators want to hear from…

SN Plus: Ready to Speak Up for School Meals?
You don’t need to be a policy expert to be a powerful advocate for school meals—legislators want to hear from…

Last Week to Nominate a Colleague for a SNA Award!
As February comes to an end, so does the SNA Awards nomination period. Saturday, March 1, is your last chance…
Program Cost Calculator
Use this printable calculator to quickly demonstrate current and future estimated food, labor and other major cost drivers of your program.

Long-time SNA Lobbyist to Depart the Association
After 19 years of service, Cathy Schuchart, SNA’s Vice President of Government Affairs and Media Relations, announced her departure from…