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Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces the School Meals During School Closures Act
The “School Meals During School Closures Act” allows states or school districts to continue to provide free and subsidized meals during disruptions, such as extreme weather events, emergency repairs or school closures.
Thank you, SNA Volunteers!
“Rye” is SNA so grateful for our Volunteers? They impact SNA in a huge way by serving on committees, raising funds for School Nutrition Foundation scholarships, judging our national awards, and contributing their expertise on webinars and magazine articles, and more. Volunteers are the heart and soul of SNA and SNF, no matter how you slice it!
SNA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2023
Volunteers are the heart and soul of SNA & SNF. We ‘knead’ you to know that we appreciate everything you do today and every day. As challenges persist, we are continually amazed by your passion and commitment to our mission of nurturing students, while still finding time to contribute to SNA and SNF.
Announcing the 2023 NSLW and 2024 NSBW Themes
SNA is pleased to announce the themes for #NSLW23 (October 9-13, 2023) and #NSBW24 (March 4-8, 2024).
Update on Sesame Allergen Labeling Requirements
The recently implemented FASTER Act named sesame as the ninth major allergen and requires products containing sesame to be labeled…
Explore SNA’s Self-Paced Education Modules
Keep up with your professional development on your own time. SNA’s Education Modules are a great choice for school nutrition…
Celebrate your School Lunch Heroes this May!
Join SNA and schools across the country in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5. This special day is…
K-12 Distributors, We Want to Hear From You!
As school nutrition professionals continue to navigate the supply chain disruptions, School Nutrition Foundation and No Kid Hungry are looking to further understand the challenges experienced by a key pillar of the school nutrition network—Distributors. We are conducting Listening Sessions to gauge distributors’ thoughts around the evolving school nutrition segment.
SNA Comments on USDA’s Proposed Nutrition Standards
Citing research showing students already eat their healthiest meals at school, the non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain current school nutrition standards and focus on expanding access to and promoting consumption of school meals. SNA’s comments, submitted in response to USDA’s proposed rule on long-term standards, also offer alternative solutions to advance the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
New 2023 Edition of SNS Credentialing Exam Study Guide Now Available
SNA has released the 2023 edition of the School Nutrition Specialist Credentialing Exam Study Guide. This latest edition is a collection of the most important content and resources available, and now includes a 58-page Answer Guide for all 178 key area knowledge/content practice questions that will aid in comprehension of critical exam topics.
SNA Report: Participation up in SY21-22, Drops in SY22-23
A new participation report by the School Nutrition Association (SNA) provides insight on trends in school meal participation before, during…
Act Now: Two Key School Nutrition Bills Introduced in Congress
Hungry students can’t learn and access to nutritious meals at school is vital for children’s physical and mental development. Without…