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Ideas & Inspiration, School Lunch Hero Day, SNA News

Get Ready to Celebrate Your Heroes!

March 18, 2024

It’s time to start planning the perfect party to show your lunch heroes how much you care. Behind every student’s…


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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News

Take Action: New Unpaid School Meal Debt Bill 

March 14, 2024

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has introduced the National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act, establishing an unpaid school…


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Advocacy & Policy, SNA News, USDA Policy Update

President Biden Signs FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill into Law

March 13, 2024

Congress has agreed on a final FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations bill which was signed into law by President Biden on Saturday.…


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SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Magazine: March/April 2024 Let’s Eat – Special Food Edition

March 8, 2024

When it comes to planning a menu, the last thing you ever want to do is let it get boring!…


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislative Action Conference, USDA Policy Update

Secretary Vilsack, USDA Officials Address #LAC24 

March 7, 2024

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (#LAC24) attendees on March 4 and personally met with…


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Elections, SNA News

New Leadership Elected for SNA

March 2, 2024

Some great leadership talent will be stepping up to lead the Association in the years ahead for the SNA Board…


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislative Action Conference, Press Release, USDA Policy Update

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Speak at SNA’s LAC

February 28, 2024

Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner, 703-576-7526, media@schoolnutrition.org   ARLINGTON, VA – Nearly 850 school nutrition professionals from across the country are headed to Washington,…


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Graphic featuring the cover of the SN Plus article From "Help Wanted" to "Talent Found"
SNA News, SNA Publications

SN Plus: From “Help Wanted” to “Talent Found”

February 28, 2024

When it comes to filling vacant positions in your school, it’s important to explore all avenues for recruiting new talented…


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Elections, SNA News

The 2024 SNA Election is Now Open!

February 15, 2024

The polls are now open in the SNA national leadership election! Before you cast your vote, we encourage you to check…


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislative Action Center, SNA News

Take Action! Visit SNA’s New Action Network

February 14, 2024

Attention advocates—SNA’s new Action Network is live! Tap into a robust hub designed just for school nutrition advocacy. Where to…


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislation, SNA News

2023 State Legislative Report Released

February 13, 2024

SNA has published its 2023 State Legislative Report, one of several SNA state advocacy resources intended to support grassroots efforts…


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Career Development, School Nutrition Foundation, SNA News

SNF Professional Development Scholarships—Applications Are Open! 

February 9, 2024

The application period is now open for the 2024 School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) Professional Development Scholarships. This year, SNF is…


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