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SNA Welcomes Chris Derico as 2023-2024 President
The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) welcomes Chris Derico, SNS, as president for the 2023-24 school year, representing SNA’s 50,000 school nutrition professional members nationwide…
USDA Announces SY2023-24 Reimbursement Rates
On July 7, the USDA announced federal reimbursement rates for SY2023-24 School Year for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
SNA Celebrates Its 2022-23 Award Winners
It’s that time of year again, and SNA would like to say “Bravo!” to all our members! School nutrition has…
SNA Conference to Deliver School Meal Solutions
SNA has named Carole Erb, Senior Director of Education Sales for J.T.M. Food Group, as the national Industry Member of the Year. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of industry members who demonstrate exemplary support to SNA, its members and their professional communities nationwide.
SN Plus: Connecting the Dots
Hard-working, dedicated school nutrition staff, especially cafeteria site managers, deserve meaningful personal and professional development opportunities—especially those that get them…
FRAC Reports Significant Increase in CEP Participation During SY2022-23
Following the end of pandemic-era school meals at no charge in June 2022, school participation in the Community Eligibility Provision…
USDA Announces More Supply Chain Assistance Funds
On Friday, June 2, 2023, SNA’s Board of Directors met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to discuss the…
JCN&M Welcomes New Editor
SNA is pleased to announce that the Journal of Child Nutrition & Management (JCN&M) has welcomed a new editor, Keith…
Impending Loss of Federal Reimbursement for School Meals
Additional federal support for school meals—40 cents for each lunch and 15 cents for every breakfast—is set to expire on…
SN Plus: Empathy and Empowerment
Although Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close, it’s an initiative that has year-round resonance, particularly in schools.…
SNA Recognizes 2023 National Industry Member of the Year
SNA has named Carole Erb, Senior Director of Education Sales for J.T.M. Food Group, as the national Industry Member of the Year. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of industry members who demonstrate exemplary support to SNA, its members and their professional communities nationwide.
SNA Member Wins IFMA Gold Plate Award
Congratulations to Jessica Shelly, Director of Student Dining Services at Cincinnati (Ohio) Public Schools, who has been awarded the International…