Ensure USDA maintains current school nutrition standards, rather than implements additional, unachievable rules. Research shows students eat their healthiest meals at school, thanks to current nutrition standards, which limit calories, fat and sodium…
National supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have severely impacted the financial and operational sustainability of school meal programs in every geographic region and all district sizes. SNA’s November 2021 Supply…
Overly complex federal regulations divert resources from the mission of serving students. Streamlining regulations will minimize costs, support efficient operations and allow school nutrition professionals to dedicate more time and…
Research shows children receive their healthiest meals at school. Current nutrition standards require school meals to offer fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, and limit calories, saturated fat and sodium.…
Pre-pandemic, only students from homes with incomes below 130 percent of the poverty line ($34,450 for a family of four in 2021-22) were eligible for free school meals. Recognizing the vast…
School meal programs have always operated on extremely tight budgets. Pandemic-related losses, school closures and service disruptions left many programs on shaky financial ground. SNA surveys indicate 54% of school meal programs reported a…
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