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School Meal Programs in Peril
SNA is pleading for Congress to take immediate action to extend pandemic waivers for school meal programs, following news that the omnibus spending bill fails to include expected waiver extensions, which had widespread, bipartisan support.
National School Breakfast Week: March 7-11
Next week, schools across the country will recognize National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) with the “Take Off with School Breakfast” campaign
SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, Mar. 6-8
Nearly 700 school nutrition professionals will attend LAC and urge Congress to extend pandemic child nutrition waivers.
SN Plus: Tips to Building Tech Confidence
Is the efficiency, potential and overall success of your school nutrition operations being held back by staff who resist adopting…
SNA Remembers Past President Phyllis Griffith
The School Nutrition Association is sad to announce the passing of Phyllis Margaret (Horning) Griffith (September 29, 1932-February 12, 2022),…
SNA Endorses the Healthy Meal Time Act
U.S. Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) has introduced legislation that requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on scheduling and time…
Final Rule: School Meal Nutrition Standards
On February 4, the USDA announced a Final Rule establishing new, temporary milk, grain and sodium standards for school meals for…
USDA Acknowledges School Meal Challenges in New Rule
SNA praised USDA for recognizing tremendous challenges facing school meal programs in its release of transitional nutrition standards through SY 2023/24. SNA is urging Congress to provide additional support by authorizing child nutrition waiver extensions through SY 2022/23.
SNF Partners with No Kid Hungry on Supply Chain Disruptions
As school meal programs nationwide face cancelled orders, shortages of foods and supplies, and labor challenges, the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and No Kid Hungry are teaming up to help school nutrition professionals manage persistent supply chain disruptions.
Missouri Legislation Adds New Requirement to School Meal Programs
Missouri state Representative Robert Sauls has introduced a new bill requiring schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program…
SNA Announces Engagement of Achieve More, LLC
Over the past several years SNA has worked toward creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for our members…
Roundup of the Latest State Bills
SNA’s Government Affairs team monitors legislative activity in Congress and initiatives by the USDA as it pertains to school meals. Below…