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Stay current on the important developments and latest information that affects school nutrition.

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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News, USDA Policy Update

USDA Releases Final Rule on Nutrition Standards 

April 24, 2024

USDA has released the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, establishing…


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Advocacy & Policy, Press Release, USDA Policy Update

SNA Reacts to Release of Final School Nutrition Rule 

April 24, 2024

Citing research showing today’s school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat, the non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) expressed appreciation to USDA for reflecting feedback from school nutrition professionals in its final rule establishing long-term school nutrition standards.


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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News

Take Action! Urge Your Representatives to Address Workforce Challenges!

April 23, 2024

U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) is requesting signatures from members of the House of Representatives on a letter to the…


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SNA News

SNA Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2024

April 22, 2024

SNA is wishing you a happy National Volunteer Week! Volunteer Week is our opportunity to express our appreciation to the…


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Annual National Conference, Conferences & Events, SNA News

Enhance Your #ANC24 Experience with Pre-Conference Workshops!

April 18, 2024

Take the first step in your educational journey at SNA’s Annual National Conference (#ANC24) by registering for one of our 12 Pre-Conference Workshops! These sessions (which…


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Annual National Conference, Conferences & Events, SNA News

#ANC24 Registration is Open!

April 3, 2024

Registration for SNA’s Annual National Conference (#ANC24) is open. Join us from July 14-16 in Boston, Massachusetts, for the school nutrition…


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SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Building Good Fences

March 28, 2024

Setting boundaries can be a challenging task, but it’s one that’s important to master if you want your relationships to stay healthy and positive, instead of weighing you down.


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Communications & Marketing, SNA News

Bonus Podcast Episode: School Nutrition Leadership with Lori Adkins

March 27, 2024

Are you passionate about school nutrition and eager to learn from industry leaders? In this special bonus episode of “School Food…


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Food Allergies, SNA News

Get Your Food Allergy Questions Answered!

March 26, 2024

Have you checked out SNA’s Food Allergy Resource Center? Peanuts, milk, shellfish, eggs, soy and wheat are just some of…


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National School Breakfast Week, National School Lunch Week, SNA News

They’re Here! SNA announces the themes for #NSLW24 and #NSBW25.

March 20, 2024

As a school nutrition professional, there is a lot of opportunity to be creative, including two special occasions where you…


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Ideas & Inspiration, School Lunch Hero Day, SNA News

Get Ready to Celebrate Your Heroes!

March 18, 2024

It’s time to start planning the perfect party to show your lunch heroes how much you care. Behind every student’s…


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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News

Take Action: New Unpaid School Meal Debt Bill 

March 14, 2024

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has introduced the National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act, establishing an unpaid school…


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