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Update: Advocating for Healthy School Meals for All
As SNA continues to advocate for school meals at no cost for all students, we are excited to share the…
Spread the Word About Food Allergy Awareness Month
May marks Food Allergy Awareness Month, which is a great time to get educated about the importance of proper allergen labeling, managing allergen exposure in the cafeterias and the potentially life-threatening nature of severe allergic reactions.
#ANC23 Keynote Speakers Greet Attendees!
#ANC23 is all about inspiring and educating, and this year’s Opening and Closing Keynote Speakers both have a long history…
SN Magazine: Marketing Strategies to Engage Kids and Parents
We live in a rapidly changing world, and is it any wonder that marketing would be no exception to that?…
SNA Recognizes Award Recipients and School Lunch Heroes
In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 5), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country who ensure students have access to healthy meals. In addition, SNA’s annual regional and national awards spotlight the exceptional work of school nutrition employees, managers and directors.
SN Plus: A Stake in the State
There is broad consensus that school meal programs have been—and continue to be—chronically under-funded in most communities. Year after year…
Rep. Morgan McGarvey introduces the School Meals Expansion Act
On April 10th, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced his first bill, The School Meals Expansion Act, H.R.2567. This bill would…
Take Action: Help Protect School Nutrition Programs Today!
SNA needs your voice as we face a critical moment in the fight to protect school nutrition programs. The USDA…
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).