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.
2025 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.
Future Meetings & Events
Annual National Conference
Location | Dates |
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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 |
Nashville, TN | July 9-11, 2028 |
School Nutrition Industry Conference
Location | Dates |
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Phoenix, AZ | January 19-21, 2025 |
Austin, TX | January 11-13, 2026 |
Tampa, FL | January 10-12, 2027 |
San Diego, CA | January 23-25, 2028 |
Legislative Action Conference
Location | Dates |
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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 5-7, 2028 |
National Leadership Conference
Location | Dates |
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Seattle, WA | April 25-27, 2024 |
National School Lunch Week
Dates |
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October 14-18, 2024 |
October 13-17, 2025 |
October 12-16, 2026 |
October 11-15, 2027 |
October 9-13, 2028 |
National School Breakfast Week
Dates |
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March 3-7, 2025 |
March 2-6, 2026 |
March 1-5, 2027 |
March 6-10, 2028 |
School Lunch Hero Day
Dates |
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May 3, 2024 |
May 2, 2025 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 7, 2027 |
May 5, 2028 |