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School Nutrition Magazine January/February 2026 – Starting the New Year Strong: Facts & Fresh Ideas
We’re halfway through the school year, but the start of a new calendar year in January always brings its own…
SNA Welcomes Release of New DGAs
ARLINGTON, VA – The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) urged Congress to ensure school meal programs are equipped to successfully…
SNA Unveils 2026 Position Paper
SNA has released its 2026 Position Paper, outlining the Association’s advocacy priorities for the new year. SNA’s Public Policy and Legislation Committee drafted the Paper based on SNA member feedback and survey responses.
SNA Survey Exposes Critical Resources Needed to Reduce UPFs in School Meals
SNA’s 2026 Position Paper urges Congress to increase school meal reimbursement rates, expand access to healthy school meals for all students and address meal debt.
Wrapping Up the Year With Big News: Meet Our SNIC Scholarship Winners!
As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the season of giving—and the incredible talent shaping the future of…
2026 ELECTION BALLOT ANNOUNCEMENT
The SNA Leadership Development Committee (LDC) held the 2025 Selection Meeting in early December to review candidates for positions on the SNA Board of Directors and the LDC. After reviewing the biographical information…
Register for the #LAC26 Pre-Conference Workshops!
Enhance your #LAC26 experience by attending our pre-conference workshops on Saturday, March 7! These engaging, skill-building sessions are designed to help school nutrition…
Share Your Story: Enter SNA’s #LAC26 Sweepstakes!
Participate in SNA’s #LAC26 Sweepstakes for your chance to win a free trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Legislative…
Government Shutdown Ends
The federal shutdown has ended. Following the Senate’s passage of funding legislation Monday night, the House approved the measure Wednesday…
School Nutrition Programs Provide Safeguard During Shutdown
ARLINGTON, VA – As millions of families experience food insecurity amid the federal government shutdown, school nutrition professionals are stepping…
School Nutrition Magazine: Inside the Minds of Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Kids these days. They’re growing up in a world that’s constantly changing, interconnected, fast-paced, curiosity-driven and (of course) different from…
SN Plus: Hook, Line and Lunch Tray
Serving fish in your cafeteria might feel like a swim in uncharted waters, but it shouldn’t—in fact, you might say…