3/5/2018 Schools to Celebrate National School Breakfast Week (March 5-9) March 5-9, school cafeterias across the country will celebrate through the “I Heart School Breakfast” campaign, with special events, activities and menus designed to raise awareness of the many benefits of school breakfast.
3/1/2018 School Nutrition Professionals to Urge Congress for Support Next week, 900 school nutrition professionals will gather in Washington, D.C. for SNA’s 46th annual Legislative Action Conference.
1/16/2018 SNF to Honor Five National 2018 School Nutrition Heroes SNF has announced the 2018 School Nutrition Heroes. The five Heroes were nominated by their peers and chosen by SNF because they epitomize the hardworking characteristics of those devoted to serving students and helping their communities.
1/11/2018 SNA Releases 2018 Position Paper SNA has issued a new call on Congress to oppose any school meal block grant proposal and provide greater support to school nutrition programs, which contribute to the health and academic success of students.
11/29/2017 SNA Comments on USDA School Meal Rule USDA has released an interim final rule to extend current regulatory flexibility for school meal programs through SY 2018-19. SNA commended USDA for the extension and has called for even greater flexibility under whole grain and sodium mandates to address challenges.
10/4/2017 New SNA Survey Finds More Choices & Bold Flavors on School Menus SNA’s 2017 School Nutrition Trends Report reveals school menus feature more international flavors, made-to-order entrees and cleaner label options.
9/12/2017 Reps. McGovern & Davis Introduce “Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act” Reps. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) have introduced H.R. 3738, the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2017, to provide commodity support for the School Breakfast Program. The bill, endorsed by SNA, will allow more students to benefit from a nutritious school breakfast and enjoy a wider variety of American grown foods.
7/12/2017 Lynn Harvey Named 2017-2018 President of the School Nutrition Association During its 71st Annual National Conference, SNA installed Dr. Lynn Harvey, RDN, LDN, FAND, SNS, as president for the 2017-2018 school year.
7/12/2017 SNA Hosts Listening Session with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Secretary Perdue addressed SNA’s ANC 2017 attendees and joined in a listening session with SNA leaders.
7/9/2017 SNA Recognizes School Nutrition Professionals for Extraordinary Achievements SNA recognized outstanding school nutrition professionals today at the 71st Annual National Conference in Atlanta, Ga.