Annual National Conference, Health & Wellness, School Nutrition Workforce

Putting Wellness Policies into Action

Learn how the CDC and Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health developed the Wellness Policy in Action Tool to empower school nutrition professionals to systematically assess wellness policy implementation.

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Annual National Conference, Equipment & Technology, Financial Management, Operations

Modernizing School Lunch Through School Equipment Assistance Grants

Learn about funding available for state agencies through School Equipment Assistance Grants and hear from a panel of personnel from State Agencies about how they administer these grants.

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After School Meal Programs, Annual National Conference, Child Nutrition Programs, Summer Food Service Program

Strengthening Participation and Nutrition Security with CACFP Afterschool Programs

A panel discussion with State agencies and local providers who administer CACFP At-risk Afterschool Programs and Outside School Hour Care Centers (OSHCC).

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Annual National Conference

ANC23 First Timers Session

Make the most of your conference experience by attending this helpful information-gathering session and meeting other first-timers.

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Annual National Conference, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

Diversify My Menu? Why?

Learn how incorporating diverse menu items adds variety to the menu, meets USDA nutritional requirements, diversifies nutrients offered and exposes students to different flavors and foods.

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Child Nutrition Programs

Census Bureau Report Shows Rising U.S. Poverty Rates

Poverty rates in the U.S. rose by 60% from 2021 to 2022, but school lunch programs are still successful in helping to remove people from poverty.

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Legislation update with USDA building in background
Advocacy & Policy, Legislation, USDA Policy Update

Community Eligibility Provision Final Rule  

Last week, the USDA published the Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) – Increasing Options for Schools.

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Cover of the SN Plus article, "Collaborate to Innovate"
Career Development, Personal Development, SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Collaborate to Innovate

In the school nutrition field, teamwork is vital. Implementing the Seven Norms of Collaboration helps cultivate an environment that encourages effective collaboration and allows innovative ideas to flow.

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Legislation update with congress building in backgrouns
Advocacy & Policy, Legislation, Legislative Action Center, SNA News

School Meals For All Update

SNA has continued to advocate for school meals at no cost for all students, as part of the 2023 Position…

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Annual National Conference, Career Development, Careers & Training, School Nutrition Workforce

Finders Keepers: Tips for Retaining Qualified School Nutrition Professionals

Discover the methods to promote staff engagement through instilling a culture of appreciation and providing opportunity for growth and creativity.

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