Review and utilize the following resources to maximize your conference experience and make the most of your time in the nation’s capital.
SNA 2025 Position Paper: Review SNA’s advocacy priorities for 2025 and click on “Get this Resource” to access a printable version of the Paper. Learn more about each of SNA’s requests to Congress in the following fact sheets and other advocacy tools:
- Increase reimbursement rates
- NEW! Protect School Meals from Proposed Cuts
- Protect CEP and expand access to school meals
- Address unpaid school meal debt
- Talking points (updated March 4)
- Legislation vs. Regulation
- Infographic
- Social media tools
- Congressional Feedback form
LAC Template Press Release
Customize this draft press release to notify local media about your participation in LAC and advocacy in support of school meals.
District Profile Worksheet
Download, print, and complete a district profile sheet for each of your schools so that you have your relevant information ready to share with your lawmakers!
Dear Colleague Template Letter
Download and share this customizable letter to help your legislator garner support from their colleagues in Congress.
School District Leaders Template Letter
Customize and share it with your superintendent, principal and business officials.
Program Cost Calculator
Use this printable calculator to quickly demonstrate current and future estimated food, labor and other major cost drivers of your program.
SNA Advocacy Toolkit
Your one-stop guide contains all the information you need to be an effective advocate for school nutrition programs. Be sure to check out pages 14-19 for critical tips on making the most of your meetings with your legislators!
Look Up Your Legislators
Locate your legislator’s bio and contact information! Check if they have voted for or sponsored key school nutrition program bills. Taking a few minutes now to do the research will pay off exponentially during your meetings.
Participate in Online Grassroots Campaigns
Make your voice heard before you even arrive in D.C.! Use SNA’s online grassroots campaigns to send pre-drafted messages to your legislators, urging them to support school nutrition priorities. It only takes a few clicks to make a big impact. Watch for new campaigns leading up to LAC25 and help amplify our voice for change.
SNA’s Political Action Committee (PAC)
Learn more about PAC and how you can get involved. Your donation is critical to the success of our policy goals, so be sure to stop by the PAC Booth at LAC. You can also donate online today.
Getting Around Capitol Hill
Need help getting around for your day on the Hill? Plan ahead—check out this printable map of Capitol Hill
LAC 2025 Feedback Form Return Coming soon!
Complete your feedback form after your meeting with your legislator.
Webinars
SNA’s School Meal Advocacy in 2025
Gain insider tips for advocating for school meal programs at the 2025 Legislative Action Conference (LAC25) and throughout the year!
Year Added
2025