SNA Ideas Exchange: SN Magazine Live! Nov/Dec Edition – Cafeterias
This discussion will revolve around cafeteria “Wish Lists” and other insights from our panelists. Come find out what helps make their programs so successful!
Mythbusting: Marketing the Truth about School Meals – Watch Party
In this event you will be able to will be able to interact with other attendees and SNA staff through Zoom chat. We hope you can join us to watch this fantastic ANC23 session. Grab your popcorn!
2024 School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC)
Bringing together the brightest minds in school nutrition, this event will explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the profession.
2024 National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day.
2024 National Leadership Conference
Held annually in April, the National Leadership Conference (NLC) is tailored for state association leaders to learn, network and build leadership skills.
2024 School Lunch Hero Day
In 2013, SNA partnered with author Jarrett J. Krosoczka, of the “Lunch Lady” book series, to remind everyone that school nutrition employees are superheroes that deserve some recognition. Check out Jarrett Krosoczka’s Ted Talk about School Lunch Hero Day!
2024 Annual National Conference
The “School Nutrition Event of the Year,” SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC) will bring together thousands of attendees from school nutrition operations, industry, and allied organizations, for an unparalleled networking and educational experience!
2024 National School Lunch Week
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
Future Meetings & Events
Annual National Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Boston, MA | July 14-16, 2024 |
| San Antonio, TX | July 13-15, 2025 |
| Charlotte, NC | July 12-14, 2026 |
| Phoenix, AZ | July 11-13, 2027 |
School Nutrition Industry Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | January 14-16, 2024 |
| Phoenix, AZ | January 19-21, 2025 |
| Austin, TX | January 11-13, 2026 |
| Tampa, FL | January 10-12, 2027 |
Legislative Action Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | March 3-5, 2024 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 9-11, 2025 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 8-10, 2026 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 7-9, 2027 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 3-5, 2028 |
National Leadership Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | April 25-27, 2024 |
National School Lunch Week
| Dates |
|---|
| October 14-18, 2024 |
| October 13-17, 2025 |
National School Breakfast Week
| Dates |
|---|
| March 4-8, 2024 |
| March 3-7, 2025 |
| March 2-6, 2026 |
School Lunch Hero Day
| Dates |
|---|
| May 3, 2024 |
| May 2, 2025 |
| May 1, 2026 |
| May 7, 2027 |