SNA Advocacy in Action – April 2026
LIVE: 3:00 PM EDT Monday April 20, 2026
Join the SNA Government Affairs team for SNA Advocacy in Action, your front-row seat to the latest behind-the-scenes policy developments, federal budget updates and key trends at both national and state levels.
Preparing for Summer EBT: Tools and Strategies for School Nutrition Leaders
LIVE: 3:00 PM EST Wednesday, April 22, 2026
This session will offer practical guidance to help schools prepare for upcoming changes, maintain compliance, and make informed decisions. District-level insights will highlight potential impacts on acceptance and participation.
2026 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.
2026 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!
2026 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!
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.
2026 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.
2026 Legislative Action Conference (LAC)
Be part of advocacy in action when you attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference in the nation’s capital.
Future Meetings & Events
Annual National Conference
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | July 12-14, 2026 |
| 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 10-12, 2027 |
| San Diego, CA | January 23-25, 2028 |
| New Orleans, LA | January 28-30, 2029 |
| TBD | January, 2030 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | April 23-25, 2026 |
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 1, 2026 |
| May 7, 2027 |
| May 5, 2028 |
| May 4, 2029 |