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School Meal Solutions Headline SNA Conference
Nearly 7,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country are headed to Boston to participate in SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC), July 14 – 16.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Increase Access to School Meals
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) has introduced H.R.8844, the Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2024 (CARE for…
SN Plus: Leveling UP as a Leader
“What does leadership mean to you?” If you’re early in your career or don’t hold a managerial or supervisory position,…
U.S. Senators Introduce Bills to Combat Child Hunger
Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have introduced two bills to expand access to free and reduced-price meals…
ANC24 Attendees: Your Keynote Speakers Have a Message for You!
We are less than one month away from SNA’s Annual National Conference (#ANC24)! Our opening keynote, Andrew Zimmern and closing…
LEAD to Succeed™ Training Grant Extension
We have big news! Thanks to a grant extension from USDA, SNA state affiliates and state agencies can request in-person or…
SNIC25 Call for Proposals
We want to hear from you! SNA is seeking proposals for education sessions for the 2025 School Nutrition Industry Conference…
SNF Announces 2024 Equipment Grant Recipients
The SNF announces the winners of its 2024 Equipment Grant Program. Nine school nutrition professionals are being awarded grants to benefit their school meal programs, with total grants worth more than $600,000 of equipment.
SN Plus: “Stand” and Deliver
School produce stands and farmers markets are great ways to expose children to healthy, fresh foods and expand their understanding…
New SNA Resource on Final Nutrition Standards
New resource alert! SNA has launched a specially designed resource page dedicated to walking you through the significant changes made…
FNS Announces $26 Million of Investments in School Meal Programs
Last week, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced $26 million in new grants to support schools’ efforts to serve…
SNA Board of Directors Renews Commitment to Strategic Plan
At the January 4, 2024 meeting, the School Nutrition Association (SNA) Board of Directors reaffirmed their commitment to the Strategic Plan through 2025. Over the past three years, significant progress has been made in implementing this plan, positioning the organization for continued success.