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Professional Development Scholarships Now Open for SNA members!
School nutrition professionals—the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) has opportunities for you to grow, lead, and advance your career! Applications are…
Happy National Volunteer Week!
Orange our volunteers amazing? We sure think so! This week, the School Nutrition Association (SNA) and the School Nutrition Foundation…
ORGANIZATIONS! Urge Congress to reinstate critical funding!
Sign your national, state, or community-based organization on to SNA’s coalition letter urging Congress to work with USDA to reinstate…
Boost Your ANC25 Journey with Pre-Conference Workshops
Extend your educational opportunities and strengthen your knowledge by arriving early for one (or more!) pre-conference workshops at SNA’s Annual…
Announcing the 2026 NSBW Theme: The Quest for School Breakfast!
Hear ye, hear ye! We are excited to officially announce the theme for 2026 National School Breakfast Week.
SN Plus: Breakfast Buy-in
When it comes to programs like breakfast in the classroom (or BIC), support from teachers is vital. School nutrition professionals…
USDA Halts FY25 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants
State agencies were notified by USDA that $10 million* in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants has been cancelled. USDA will not review Fiscal Year 2025 applications or award grants, according to a report by POLITICO.
3 Webinars to Elevate Your School Nutrition Program
Whether you couldn’t attend SNA’s School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC25) earlier this year or you simply want to revisit the…
Get Ready for an Unforgettable ANC25!
Registration for SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC25) is now open! With 120+ education sessions, 300+ exhibitors, and thousands of passionate attendees,…
Proposed School Meal Cuts Prompt Nationwide Advocacy
Proposed School Meal Cuts Prompt Nationwide Advocacy Cuts loom as schools anticipate a $660 million loss in funds for local food…
School Nutrition Manager from Hamblen County Schools Named 2025 Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow
SNF has awarded Jessica McKinney, Area Manager at Hamblen County Schools in Tennessee, the Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow 2025 scholarship. Covering registration and travel expenses, the scholarship will allow McKinney to participate in the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) 53rd Legislative Action Conference (LAC) and meet with her congressional representatives in Washington, D.C., March 9-11, 2025.
The SNS Exam is Moving Online!
This Fall, the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credentialing exam is moving online and will be available at a network of…