November/December 2026 Issue

A favorite meal can really hit the spot, but so can many other good things in life. You know the kinds of things: watching a member of your team grow confident and accountable enough to solve problems on their own, coordinating a thriving farm-to-school program, or getting the right allergy management plan in place so you can keep students safe. Sound satisfying? These are the topics we’re covering this month. So, log into your SNA account and take a look at our coverage found in the November/December edition of School Nutrition. Here’s what you’ll find:

• From Leader to Coach: Sometimes the Best Answer is a Question: Learn how you can hone a leadership style that empowers team members to solve problems on their own.
• Roots of Success: How Schools, Farms and State Agencies Cultivate Farm-to-School: A successful farm-to-school program comes with many challenges, and many motivating factors, according to those directly involved.
• A Food Allergy Refresher: There’s a Plan for That: You don’t need to ban allergens to keep your students safe. In fact, a management plan is much more practical and much safer.
• Food Focus: Feel-Good Favorites: Get inspiration on these nutritious, cafeteria-friendly approaches to favorite comfort foods like cinnamon rolls, chicken pot pie, and a pasta pizza bake.