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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…
SNA Honored with Two National Gold Circle Awards
SNA is proud to have been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with two 2023 Gold Circle Awards: Best Video and Best Website.
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…
New Bills Introduced: Eliminating Reduced-price and Establishing Statewide CEP
U.S. Representatives Katie Porter (D-CA) and Pete. Aguilar (D-CA) introduced two bills to expand access to school meals at no…
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…