September/October 2026 Issue

Whether you’re working directly on the serving line or somewhere behind the scenes, your efforts in school foodservice are about so much more than food. You’re serving happy memories, a sense of community and fuel for favorite activities. That’s why we’re exploring all the inspiring and motivational stories surrounding food, from the farmers who grow it to the loved ones who spent hours cooking it in their home kitchen. These are the stories that motivate you to do what you do every day. So, log into your SNA account and take a look at our coverage found in the September/October edition of School Nutrition. Here’s what you’ll find:

• Inspired by Generations: When Child Nutrition Runs in the Family: SNA members share how they chose this career path after observing the dedicated efforts of a parent, grandparent or other beloved mentor who came before them.
• The Way Your Grandmother Made It: Family recipes and traditions create fond memories around mealtimes and motivate these SNA members to create similar experiences for the students coming through their cafeterias every day.
• Harvest Highlights: Using locally sourced foods from regional farms or school gardens strengthens the connection between students and what’s on their plate, while building a stronger community around everyone involved in the process.
• Food Focus: Cooking with Color: Chefs Lindsey Schoenfeld and Vahista “V” Ussery share their thoughts on why a colorful menu is one kids will be excited to eat—and one that promises plenty of nutrients from the varied foods involved.