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SNA Outlines Emergency Feeding Options to Prepare for Coronavirus School Closures
In a letter sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue, SNA outlined proactive measures to maintain student access to healthy meals in the event of widespread coronavirus-related school closures.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue to Speak at SNA’s LAC
Nearly 900 school nutrition professionals will attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (March 8-10), featuring a fireside chat with Secretary Perdue.
National School Breakfast Week: March 2-6
This week, school cafeterias across the country will celebrate NSBW with the “School Breakfast: Out of This World” campaign.
SNA Comments on Proposed School Meal Flexibilities
SNA has submitted comments in support of USDA’s proposed regulations to simplify school meal service and monitoring requirements.
SNA Statement on Proposed School Meal Flexibilities
SNA comments on key provisions in USDA’s proposed regulations intended to simplify meal service and monitoring requirements in NSLP and SBP.
SNA Joins US Agriculture Sec. Perdue at School Nutrition Roundtable
SNA’s President and CEO joined Sec. Perdue at a roundtable discussion on school nutrition issues. The Secretary announced forthcoming proposed regulations to provide additional flexibilities for school meal programs.
SNA Releases 2020 Position Paper
SNA is calling on Congress to expand student access to healthy school meals at no charge by eliminating the reduced price co-pay.
90% of Districts to Exceed School Meal Whole Grain Mandates
SNA’s recent survey of school meal programs nationwide reveals students will choose from a wide range of whole grains, as well as customizable, clean label and ethnic menu options this fall. The 2019 School Nutrition Trends Report also covers unpaid student meal debt.
School Nutrition Professionals to Taste-test Healthy Menu Options at Annual Conference
Next week, SNA will kick off a two-day exhibit of foods, beverages, equipment and tools for school cafeterias. The event is part of SNA’s 73rd Annual National Conference (ANC) in St. Louis.
SNA to Introduce New Board Members at ANC
On Tuesday, July 16, at SNA’s Annual National Conference in St. Louis, the Association will welcome several newly elected members to the Board of Directors.
SNA’s Annual National Conference to Serve Up Healthy School Meal Solutions
Nearly 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country are headed to St. Louis, Missouri, this month for SNA’s 73rd Annual National Conference (ANC), July 14-16.
SNA Recognizes 2019 National Industry Member of the Year
SNA will honor Gary Vonck of KeyImpact Sales & Systems as the national Industry Member of the Year at its 73rd Annual National Conference in July in St. Louis, MO.