Bringing Smart Swaps to Lunch: Global Flavors and Culinary Inspiration
LIVE: 3:00 PM EST Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Join us on World School Milk Day to explore practical strategies and resources for navigating evolving school nutrition standards while serving meals students enjoy.
2026 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.
Food is Not Trash: Solutions to Cut Wasted Food, Strengthen Nutrition Budgets, and Turn Cafeterias Into Classrooms
LIVE: 3:00 PM EST Wednesday, October 14, 2026
This webinar brings together food and nutrition service leaders from Albuquerque Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Project Green Fork to share how they use wasted food audits to identify what’s actually being thrown away, apply those findings to adjust menus and better align with student preferences, and implement share tables and food recovery systems that cut costs while staying compliant with food safety requirements.
2027 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.
2027 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.
2027 Legislative Action Conference (LAC)
Be part of advocacy in action when you attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference in the nation’s capital.
2027 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.
2027 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!
2027 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!
Future Meetings & Events
Annual National Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | July 11-13, 2027 |
| Nashville, TN | July 9-11, 2028 |
| Chicago, IL | July 8-10, 2029 |
School Nutrition Industry Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | January 11-13, 2027 |
| San Diego, CA | January 23-25, 2028 |
| New Orleans, LA | January 28-30, 2029 |
Legislative Action Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | March 7-9, 2027 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 5-7, 2028 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 4-6, 2029 |
| Washington, D.C. | March 3-5, 2030 |
National Leadership Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | April 15-17, 2027 |
National School Lunch Week
| Dates |
|---|
| October 12-16, 2026 |
| October 11-15, 2027 |
| October 9-13, 2028 |
| October 8-12, 2029 |
National School Breakfast Week
| Dates |
|---|
| March 1-5, 2027 |
| March 6-10, 2028 |
| March 5-9, 2029 |
| March 4-8, 2030 |
School Lunch Hero Day
| Dates |
|---|
| May 7, 2027 |
| May 5, 2028 |
| May 4, 2029 |