SNA Recognizes Award Recipients and School Lunch Heroes
In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 5), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country who ensure students have access to healthy meals. In addition, SNA’s annual regional and national awards spotlight the exceptional work of school nutrition employees, managers and directors.
Ingredients for Health: Cucumbers
English, Persian, kirby and lemon—did you realize that the common cucumber came in different varieties? If you want to get…
For the Kid Within
If you have fond memories of eating Campbell’s canned SpaghettiOs® in your youth, but find the flavor way too mild…
Gender Identity. Cafeteria Equity.
I have three children: a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old middle child and a 15-year-old daughter. Why don’t I assign a…
Fare Share
While it seems that most conversations about the generations emphasize profound differences between them, a new national survey finds some…
Washington Round Up
It’s been a busy spring in the nation’s capital for advocates of child nutrition programs. Hard on the heels of…
Pack Car-friendly, Veggie-centric Snacks
Warmer weather, longer days and more sun—summer is almost here! As schools close and the season begins, long road trips…
Great Leaders Can Say “I Don’t Know”
When you’re in a leadership position, saying “I don’t know” might feel like a dangerous misstep that undermines your credibility…
School Nutrition Hiring Tools (Bring More to the Table)
Need to fill jobs in your school meals program? SNA is here to help with a recruiting toolkit.
SN Plus: A Stake in the State
There is broad consensus that school meal programs have been—and continue to be—chronically under-funded in most communities. Year after year…