SNF and No Kid Hungry host the 2023 Supply Chain Summit
On October 18, in Alexandria, VA, the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and No Kid Hungry hosted a Supply Chain Summit. The Summit culminated key insights and innovations in a series of listening sessions with school nutrition operators, distributors, and state agency professionals.
During the Summit, panelists discussed systematic supply chain challenges, resetting the narrative around the K-12 supply chain, and re-envisioning the future of school nutrition procurement and distribution. Participants also actively participated in designing innovative solutions to address the challenges identified.
A comprehensive event report and educational sessions were developed from the Summit to highlight the discussed themes and potential solutions to ongoing systemic challenges facing the school nutrition network.
- 2023 Supply Chain Summit Report
- Educational Courses:
- Embracing K12 Supply Chain
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Presenter: Marsha Grimes- Rose, Professor, Southwest Minnesota State University - K12 Supply Chain Innovations: Distributor Perspective
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Presenter: Marsha Grimes- Rose, Professor, Southwest Minnesota State University - K12 Supply Chain Innovations: Manufacturer Perspective
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Presenter: Marsha Grimes- Rose, Professor, Southwest Minnesota State University - K12 Supply Chain Innovation: Operator Perspective
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Presenter: Marsha Grimes- Rose, Professor, Southwest Minnesota State University - K12 Supply Chain Innovation: State Agency Perspective
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Presenter: Marsha Grimes- Rose, Professor, Southwest Minnesota State University - What’s Next for the K12 Market?
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Presenter: Marsha Grimes- Rose, Professor, Southwest Minnesota State University
- Embracing K12 Supply Chain
Video Series
all 2022 Supply Chain Challenges
This animated video describes the integral role the supply chain plays in school nutrition programs, and why many schools are continuing to experience challenges acquiring necessary food and supplies. Also available in Spanish.
2023 Supply Chain Summit Summary Report
This comprehensive event report was developed from the 2023 Supply Chain Summit, hosted by the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and No Kid Hungry. Inside you will find key topics discussed by the guest speakers, panelists and audience-led discussions during the Summit.
More Resources
Use these SNA-developed resources to help you manage this difficult time and put your school nutrition team on the path to success.
2023 Supply Chain Summit Report
Our Supply Chain Summit, in partnership with No Kid Hungry, highlights the ongoing crisis affecting the school nutrition segment and offers solutions to resetting the narrative on the K-12 supply chain.
Article: Riding Out the Storm
Read an SN magazine article about the pressing supply chain problems and other challenge facing the school nutrition profession in SY2022-23.
USDA Resources
Learn more about how USDA is offering flexibilities to help you meet your goals in the face of a public health crisis.
Webinars
Watch SNA's on-demand webinars related to supply chain challenges in school meal programs.
No Kid Hungry Resources
Get the information and tools provided by No Kid Hungry to support school nutrition programs and, ultimately, end childhood hunger.
PR Resources
Communicate effectively with families in your district about current meal policies and procurement problems.
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