Little Bits of Good

Get. Give. Learn. Teach. These four words aptly describe the vision and mission of the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and the benefits it has provided SNA members for more than…

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Riding Out the Storm

K-12 school nutrition operators and vendors face another difficult school year. THIS TIME LAST YEAR, we looked into our crystal ball and saw big trouble ahead (“Tsunami Warning,” August 2021).…

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Bravo! SNA’s 2022 National Award Winners

MEET SNA’S 2022 NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS In another year of extraordinary achievements by school nutrition professionals at all levels, there are many, many individuals who deserve recognition for outstanding performance…

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Focus on Rest, Refresh & Re-engergize

Focus on Rest, Refresh & Re-engergize We all know we shouldn’t wait for the car’s gas tank to read “empty” before we refill the tank. And yet when it comes…

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READY for What’s Next

Facing a third school year of exceptional challenges, leading school nutrition directors refuse to wave the white flag. When the grim reality set in that SY2022-23 was likely to present…

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You Are Not Alone

Learn how SNA is working to support its members as they prepare for another stressful school year. With one tough school year following another and another, you can be forgiven…

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Cultural Connections

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Reserve some time to raise your own awareness about the contributions of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the U.S.…

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Going the Extra Mile

Reach out to meet the unique needs and expectations of student athletes and other niche customer groups. Please don’t skip this article. I understand that many of you might feel tempted…

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Entice with Spice

The right spice can help you create authentic, flavor-forward, global-influenced menu items students can’t resist. When you contemplate eating out with loved ones, what are your “go-to” foods? In my…

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Focus on Fantastic Food Photography

Practical tips to create drool-worthy images of school meal standouts. For as long as I can remember, I have had a camera in my hand. As a photographer for my…

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