In May 2025, more than 100 school nutrition professionals convened at SNA’s first Future of the Industry Summit to discuss the school nutrition field’s current challenges and potential solutions. This…
School meals are proven to support academic achievement, reduce absenteeism and improve students’ attention and behavior in the classroom.
Research shows school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat – significantly more nutritious than food consumed from grocery stores and restaurants. Federal school nutrition standards ensure meals meet calorie, sodium and fat limits and offer students fruits, vegetables, milk and entrees made with lean proteins and whole grains.
SNA surveyed its school nutrition director members in fall of 2024 to evaluate current challenges, understand the state of school nutrition program finances and staffing, examine concerns regarding forthcoming nutrition standards and assess menu trends.
SNA surveyed its school nutrition director members in fall of 2024 to evaluate current challenges, understand the state of school nutrition program finances and staffing, examine concerns regarding forthcoming nutrition standards and assess menu trends.
This report is a summary of key school nutrition state legislation introduced between January 1 and August 31, 2024.
SNA’s initiatives encompass advocacy for student nutrition, fostering industry collaboration, embracing digital innovation, and strategic planning to drive sustainable growth and effectiveness.
This report is a summary of key school nutrition state legislation that changed status or was introduced between January 1 and August 20, 2023.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) are federally funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of the school nutrition programs is to…
In October 2023, the School Nutrition Association (SNA), School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength convened a Supply Chain Summit, inviting representatives from across the…