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

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Holidays & Celebrations, Menu Planning, SNA News

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with SNA!

May 8, 2024

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month! This month SNA recognizes and celebrates the achievements…


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SNA Certificate & Credentialing, SNA News

Unlock Your Potential with SNA’s On Demand SNS Exam Prep Course! 

May 6, 2024

We’re excited to introduce SNA’s new On Demand Prep Course for the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam, available now in…


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SNA Certificate & Credentialing, SNA News

Certificate and Credentialing Governing Council and Item Writer Open Positions 

May 6, 2024

The SNA Certificate and Credentialing Governing Council (Governing Council) is recruiting qualified candidates to serve on the Governing Council and…


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SNA News

Thank You for a Wonderful Volunteer Week!

May 2, 2024

Volunteer Week was SNA’s opportunity to express our appreciation to the volunteers who assist our organization and SNF throughout the…


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Awards, Press Release, School Lunch Hero Day

SNA Recognizes Recipients of Employee, Manager and Director Awards  

May 1, 2024

In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 3), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the tireless efforts of school nutrition professionals who ensure students across the country can benefit from healthy meals each school day. 


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Cover of SN Plus article "“GOOD Endings Make BETTER Beginnings.”
SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: GOOD Endings Make BETTER Beginnings

April 30, 2024

Summer break is right around the corner, and for most school nutrition teams that means it’s almost time to start…


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SNA Selected as One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For  

April 29, 2024

The School Nutrition Association (SNA) was recently selected as one of the 2024 Best Nonprofits to Work For. The NonProfit…


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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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