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Food & Recipes, Ideas & Inspiration, SNA News

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SNA

October 3, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) is in full swing, and here at the School Nutrition Association (SNA),…


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislation, USDA Policy Update

Community Eligibility Provision Final Rule  

September 28, 2023

Last week, the USDA published the Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) – Increasing Options for Schools.


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Career Development, Personal Development, SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Collaborate to Innovate

September 26, 2023

In the school nutrition field, teamwork is vital. Implementing the Seven Norms of Collaboration helps cultivate an environment that encourages effective collaboration and allows innovative ideas to flow.


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislation, Legislative Action Center, SNA News

School Meals For All Update

September 26, 2023

SNA has continued to advocate for school meals at no cost for all students, as part of the 2023 Position…


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Annual National Conference, Conferences & Events, SNA News

Submit Your #ANC24 Education Session Proposal

September 25, 2023

Calling all school nutrition experts and enthusiasts, it’s your time to shine at SNA’s Annual National Conference (#ANC24)!


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Holidays & Celebrations, Ideas & Inspiration, National School Lunch Week, SNA News

Power Up your National School Lunch Week with SNA Resources

September 20, 2023

Are you ready to press play on National School Lunch Week (#NSLW23)? SNA is your ultimate ally in making this year’s theme, “Level Up with School Lunch,” an epic celebration in your cafeteria.


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SNA News

School Food for Thought: Episode 3 Brings Global Flavors to Your School Cafeterias

September 13, 2023

SNA’s podcast, “School Food for Thought,” continues to explore the fascinating and ever-evolving landscape of school nutrition. In Episode 3,…


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SNA News

Join SNA in Supporting Maui Public Schools

September 13, 2023

As Maui grapples with the effects of its worst wildfires in over a century, the School Nutrition Association stands in…


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SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Magazine: September/October 2023 Adult Learning

September 8, 2023

A new school year is the perfect time to consider your approach to professional development, and this issue of School Nutrition has the insight you need into how you can maximize the full potential of your training initiatives.


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Financial Management, Operations, SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: Managing the Problem of Meal Debt

August 31, 2023

Unpaid meal debt in school nutrition operations had reached a crisis point even before the rise of COVID-19. Now, as…


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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News

SNA Report: SY2022-23 Participation Drop 

August 25, 2023

The School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) latest School Meal Participation Tracker report details participation and meals served during School Year (SY)…


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SNA News

Remembering Past President Dorothy Caldwell  

August 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Caldwell, MS, RD, one of the School Nutrition…


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