Latest Press Releases
Take a look at what’s happening right now in school nutrition by reviewing SNA’s latest press releases. Reporters seeking additional information and interviews should visit SNA's For the Media page.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Speak at SNA’s LAC
Nearly 850 school nutrition professionals from across the country are headed to Washington, D.C. next week to urge Congress to address long-term economic, procurement and regulatory challenges for school meal programs.
SNA Survey Finds School Meal Programs at a Perilous Juncture
SNA is calling on Congress to immediately extend pandemic child nutrition waivers through School Year (SY) 2022/23 and take steps to permanently support school meal programs severely impacted by supply chain, financial and regulatory challenges.
Schools Nationwide Celebrate #NSLW23
This week, schools across the country will celebrate the benefits of healthy school meals during National School Lunch Week (NSLW), October 9-13, 2023. Through fun lunchtime events, special menus, cafeteria decorations, take-home activities and a playful video game-inspired theme, NSLW will educate students and families about how to “Level Up with School Lunch.”
SNF Announces 2023 Equipment Grant Recipients
The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF), the charitable arm of the non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA), today announced winners of its 2023 Equipment Grant Program.
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…
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.
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 Recognizes Award Recipients and School Lunch Heroes
In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 5), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country who ensure students have access to healthy meals. In addition, SNA’s annual regional and national awards spotlight the exceptional work of school nutrition employees, managers and directors.
SNA Comments on USDA’s Proposed Nutrition Standards
Citing research showing students already eat their healthiest meals at school, the non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain current school nutrition standards and focus on expanding access to and promoting consumption of school meals. SNA’s comments, submitted in response to USDA’s proposed rule on long-term standards, also offer alternative solutions to advance the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
School Nutrition Professionals to Urge Congress for Support at Legislative Action Conference
More than 800 school nutrition professionals from across the country are headed to Washington, D.C. to urge Congress to support school meal programs, facing critical economic and regulatory challenges. Participants in School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) 51st annual Legislative Action Conference (LAC) will meet with legislators to request more funds, the ability to offer free school meals for all students and the preservation of current school nutrition standards.
SNA Urges USDA to Maintain Current School Meal Rules
School Nutrition Association (SNA) is urging USDA to maintain current school nutrition standards rather than implement newly proposed rules that are unachievable for most schools nationwide.
SNA Survey Shows School Meal Programs Face Critical Challenges
A School Nutrition Association (SNA) survey report released January 11, 2023, found critical economic and regulatory challenges threaten the sustainability of school meal programs.