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Courses
- School Meal Advocacy in 2023
- SNA & Kellogg’s NSBW Innovations Webinar
- SNA Ideas Exchange: SN Magazine Live!
- SNA Ideas Exchange: SN Magazine Live!
- The Financial Mindset Fix: How to Improve Your Mental and Financial Health
- LEAD en Español
- Supply Chain Bites-Reframing the Conversation
- USDA and SNA National School Lunch Week Celebration
- Making USDA Entitlement Work for You
- Best Practices for Developing Easy-to-Execute Nutritious and Delicious Menus
- Smooth Operator: How to Safely Serve Peanut Butter at Your Schools
- Teach Me How to Cook! The Seven Skills of Fruitful Leadership
- SNA/USDA Webinar: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains & Sodium Effective July 1, 2022
- Fun Summer Feeding with Potatoes
- Powerful Partnerships: Advancing the Cultural Connection
- Make CEP Work for You!
- Maximize Your Menus and Minimize Labor Constraints with Potatoes
- Supply Chain Assistance Funds from USDA: An Overview for School Meal Program Operators
- #LAC21: Legislator Meeting Checklist
- Celebrate Black History Month with SNA
- Breakfast Trends That Will Help POWER UP Your Program!
- Advocating for SNA’s 2021 Position Paper
- Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Your School District
- The Diversity Dilemma
- Q&A with the USDA Team
- Get WILD With Global Flavors
- Bringing Nutritious, Affordable, and Delicious School Meals to Life while Managing Common Allergens
- LEAD to Succeed™: Communication for Impact Series
- Community Eligibility: Last Chance to Lock in Free Meals for Four Years
- Smoothie and Parfait Programs to Drive Participation
- A Guide to Reopen Schools: Best Practices in Food Safety and COVID-19 Prevention
- A Guide to Reopen Schools: Best Practices in Food Safety and COVID-19 Prevention
- #LAC21: Legislator Meeting Checklist
- #LAC21: Legislator Meeting Checklist
- Marketing Ideas to Help You SCORE BIG for Breakfast
- Advocating for SNA’s 2021 Position Paper
- Best of #ANC19: Simple Solutions for Handling Change
- Best of #ANC19: News You Can Use—Recent Updates in USDA Research (and Why We Need It)
- Best of #ANC19: Redesign Your Serving Line
- ANC Ideas@Work: Small District? Make the Most of Your Resources
- Best of #ANC19 Social Media: Marketing Strategies to Build Your Following
- Host a Legislator Site Visit
- Best of #ANC19: Farm to Table: A Small District Approach to Partnership in Nutrition
- Best of #LAC19: Group Purchasing Cooperatives: Should You Buy In?
- Best of #NLC19 Tough Talking: Initiating and Managing Difficult Discussions
- Best of #SNIC19: Environmental Hot Buttons: What’s Ahead for School Nutrition?
- What Should You Do? Ethical Decision-Making in School Nutrition
- Culinary Skills Training
- Dollars & Cents of Financial Management
- Social Emotional Learning Begins with School Breakfast
- Non-Universal & Universal Breakfast in the Classroom: Data-Driven Decisions and the Numbers Behind Breakfast in the Classroom
- Farm to School: Cafeteria, Classroom, Community
- Best of #SNIC19: Creative Ways to Engage Your School Community
- Best of #SNIC19: The Evolving Agricultural Landscape: Enabling a Plant-Based Future
- Best of #LAC19: Winning Over the Public on School Meals
- Community Eligibility Provision: Title I, Budgeting and Getting Buy-In
- Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom Technical Assistance Online Meeting: Menu Ideas and Labor Considerations
- Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom Technical Assistance Online Meeting: Marketing Breakfast in the Classroom Programs
- Breakfast in the Classroom Series: Serving Up the Best Data: Understanding Current Research and Evaluating Your Own Program
- Breakfast in the Classroom Series: Everything You Want to Know About Implementation that We Can Cover in 75 Minutes!
- Breakfast in the Classroom Series: Stakeholder Engagement: How to Win Friends and Influence People
- Breakfast in the Classroom Series: The Dollars and ‘Sense’ of Breakfast in the Classroom
- Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom Technical Assistance Online Meeting: Success in Secondary Schools
- Community Eligibility Series: Making it Work with ISPs Below 60%
- Ask the Expert: Food Allergies Edition
- Buy American Act
- Food Allergy: Discussing the Science Behind the Facts
- Training the Trainer: Practical Tips for Training Adult Learners
- What’s Your Learning Style?
- Media 101: Best Ways to Work with the Media
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- McKee Foods/Fieldstone Bakery
- Mondelez International
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- Butterball Foodservice
- Winston Foodservice
- Tyson Foods
- Tetra Pak Inc.
- Tasty Brands
- Sourcewell
- SFSPac Food Safety & Sanitation System
- Schwan’s Food Service
- School Food Handler
- Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
- Red Gold, LLC
- PrimeroEdge + SchoolCafé
- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
- Peterson Farms Fresh
- PepsiCo Foodservice
- Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service
- National Food Group
- National Dairy Council
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- Multiteria
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- Michael Foods
- McCain Foods USA
- LTI, Inc.
- LINQ
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- J.T.M. Food Group
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- J.M. Smucker Company
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- Duke Manufacturing
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- CBORD & Horizon Software International
- Cavendish Farms
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- Bridgford Foods
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- Basic American Foods
- Bake Crafters Food Co.
- Aspire Bakeries/Otis Spunkmeyer
- Ardent Mills-Ultragrain
- AccuTemp Products
Journals
- A Pilot Study to Compare a Mushroom-Soy-Beef Burger to an All-Beef Burger in School Meals
- Editor’s Note
- FNS Research Corner
- Serving Fish in School Meals: Perceptions of School Nutrition Professionals in Alaska
- School Nutrition Professionals’ Usage and Perceptions of USDA Recipes and the Impact of Student Enrollment
- Professional Networks Among Rural School Food Service Directors Implementing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
- Perspectives and Future Directions Concerning Fresh, Whole Foods in Montana School Nutrition Programs
- Methods and Challenges Related to Implementing the New National School Lunch Program Regulations in Indiana
- From Policy to Practice: Parent Perceptions of the 2010 Federal School Lunch Mandate
- Food Defense Best Practices Reported by Public School Food Authorities in Seven Northern U.S. States
- Current Practices for Providing School Field Trip Meals: Perspectives of School Nutrition Managers and Teachers
- Building Healthier Children Through Family-Style Service in School Cafeterias
- Barriers and Possible Facilitators to Participation in Farm to School Week
- Editor’s Note
- School Nutrition Directors’ Perspectives on Preparing for and Implementing USDA’s New School Meal Regulations
- School Lunch Quality Following Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Implementation
- Montana Cook Fresh Workshop Pilot: A K-12 School Nutrition Professional Training to Incorporate Whole Foods in School Meals
- Impacts of Scheduling Recess Before Lunch in Elementary Schools: A Case Study Approach of Plate Waste and Perceived Behaviors
- Fruit and Vegetable Plate Waste Among Students in a Suburban School District Participating in the National School Lunch Program
- Summary of USDA Research
- Exploring Pulses Through Math, Science, and Nutrition Activities
- Elementary Parent Perceptions of Packing Lunches and the National School Lunch Program
- Beverage Selections and Impact on Healthy Eating Index Scores in Elementary Children’s Lunches From School and From Home
- Barriers and Opportunities to Serving Pulses in School Meals in Washington Schools
- Editor’s Note
- School Nutrition Employees’ Perceptions of Farm to School (FTS) Activities Differ Based on Management Type and FTS Participation Length
- Recognition of JCNM Reviewers 2016
- Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption During Elementary School Snack Periods Using Incentives, Prompting and Role Modeling
- ICN Research Summary
- How Nutritious Are Children’s Packed School Lunches A Comparison of Lunches Brought From Home and School Lunches
- Child Nutrition Showcase
- Barriers and Advantages to Student Participation in the School Breakfast Program Based on the Social Ecological Model: A Review of the Literature
- Administrative and School Nutrition Perspectives of Salad Bar Operations in Public Schools
- Editor’s Note
- Recognition of JCNM Reviewers 2022
- Institute of Child Nutrition Applied Research Division Research Update
- Abstracts of Annual National Conference Research Posters 2022
- Disrupted Food Supply Chain’s Effect on School Nutrition Programs’ Ability to Meet USDA Nutritional Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Investigating the Transparency and Accessibility of High Schools’ School Wellness Policy Documentation
- Impact of Covid-19 on Foodservice Operations Within Urban Kansas Childcare Centers
- Evaluating Perceptions of a Sensory-Based Nutrition Curriculum Among Head Start Teachers in Mississippi
- Ensuring Proper Benefits for Students in School Meal Programs
- Editor’s Note
- FNS Research Corner Summary of Research
- Using a Problem-Solving/Decision-Making Model to Evaluate School Lunch Salad Bars
- The Team Up for School Nutrition Success Workshop Evaluation Study: Three Month Results
- Does Tasting Local Sweet Potatoes Increase the Likelihood of Selection by High School Students?
- Impact of a Farm Stand on Fruit and Vegetable Preferences, Self- Efficacy, and Availability at Home Among Students From a Low-Income School
- Observed Food Safety Practices in the Summer Food Service Program
- Editor’s Note
- Survey of Principals Regarding Perceived Benefits and Barriers of School Gardens
- Pairing Fruit and Vegetables to Promote Consumption in Elementary School Cafeterias
- Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application and Income Verification Practices in School Nutrition Programs in the United States
- ICN Research Summary
- 2017 Child Nutrition Showcase Research Abstracts
- Evaluation of a Theory-Based Farm to School Pilot Intervention
- The Purchasing Power of Collaboration
- Essential KPIs for School Nutrition Program Success
- An Evaluation of the Mississippi Recipes for Success Program From the Perspective of Child Nutrition Directors
- School Breakfast Programs With Implementation of Farm to School Have No Influence on Body Weight Among 3rd and 4th Grade Students
- Use of Point-of-Service Systems in School Nutrition Programs: Types, Challenges, and Employee Training
- Recognition of JCNM Reviewers 2017
- Editor’s Note
- FNS Research Corner Summary of Research
- Operating School Meal Programs in Rural Districts: Challenges and Solutions
- The Sustained Impact of Teacher Encouragement on Elementary Students’ Vegetable Snack Consumption: Initial Findings from a Wisconsin Study
- What Role Does Taste Play in School Meal Studies? A Narrative Review of the Literature
- Parent Support for Breakfast After the Bell Programs in a State with Very Low Breakfast Participation
- The Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Third- and Fifth-Grade Students’ Fruit and Vegetable Knowledge, Preference and Consumption
- Nudges To Increase Fruits and Vegetables Consumption: Results From A Field Experiment
- Understanding School Culture and Its Relation to Farm to School Programming
- Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, and School Nutrition Association: Comprehensive Nutrition Programs And Services In Schools
- Editor’s Note
- Institute of Child Nutrition Research Update
- ICN Research Summary Current Research Studies
- Implementation and Evaluation of Farm-to-YOUth! A Fruit and Vegetable Produce Education Program
- Time To Eat School Lunch Affects Elementary Students’ Nutrient Consumption
- Farm-To-School Product Purchasing Frequencies Reported By School Food Service Employees
- The Impact The Smarter Lunchroom Movement Strategies Have On School Children’s Healthy Food Selection And Consumption: A Systematic Review
- Management Of Food Allergies In Schools
- Recognition Of JCNM Reviewers
- Editor’s Note
- FNS Research Corner Summary of Research
- Salad Bars In Schools And Fruit And Vegetable Selection And Consumption: A Review Of Recent Research
- Free Lunch After All? An Historical Review of Implementation of School Meals in New York City Public Schools
- Food Traceability In School Foodservice Operations: Benefits And Challenges
- Confidence Of Hourly School Nutrition Employees With Local And Farm-Fresh Produce
- Exploration of Mealtime Practices and Policies Among NC Head Start Organizations: Does Practice Reflect Policy?
- Attitudes, Perceived Benefits And Barriers, And Prevalence Of Scheduling Recess Before Lunch
- An Exploratory Case Study Of A Food Education Program In The United Kingdom: Chefs Adopt A School
- Evaluation Of A Sensory-Based Food Education Program On Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Among Kindergarten Children
- Editor’s Notes
- Peer Reviewers For 2019
- Institute of Child Nutrition Applied Research Division Fall 2019 Research Update
- Child Nutrition Showcase Research Posters
- Implementation of Vegan Entrées In a Washington, D.C. Elementary School
- Child Nutrition Program Menu Planners’ Perceptions Of Costs Associated With Meals for Children With Food Allergies in California Schools
- Assessment of International Dysphagia Guidelines for Use in Child Nutrition Programs
- School Nutrition Training Needs Regarding Food Sensitivities And Food Trends
- Editor’s Notes
- Editor’s Notes
- FNS Research Corner Summary of Research
- Offering Self-Serve Sliced Apples In Bulk Increases Students’ Consumption And Decreases Apple Waste In Elementary School Cafeterias
- Cafeteria Perspectives Of A Southern Farm To School Program: Happy Harvests And Room For New Growth
- Comparison Of Costs Between School And Packed Lunches
- Nutritional Quality Of Foods Served In Child Care Settings
- Implementation Of Usda Smart Snack Standards In Minnesota Secondary Schools
- The Impact Of A Smarter Lunchroom Program On Selection Of Fruits And Vegetables By Children In School Cafeterias
- Peer Reviewers For 2020
- Alternative Breakfast Models: Milk Service Practices In School Nutrition Programs
- School Wellness – it’s everyone’s job! Findings from the Massachusetts School Wellness Needs Assessment
- Institute Of Child Nutrition Applied Research Division Spring 2020 Research Update
- Abstracts Of Child Nutrition Showcase Accepted Research Posters 2020
- Students’ in-School Meal Experiences: A study of k – 5th Graders’ Level of Satisfaction
- Fun Facts About Fruits And Vegetables Can Improve Consumption
- Qualitative Analysis Of Students’ Breakfast Habits And School Breakfast Participation In Two Public School Districts
- Editor’s Notes
- Fns Research Corner Summary Of Research
- Assessing Electronic Children’s Books For Use With Garden Activities And Nutrition Education
- Training And Professional Development Needs Assessment For State Agency Child Nutrition Program Professionals Who Work Primarily With School Nutrition Programs
- Impact Of Summer Mobile Feeding Sites On Increasing Children’s Access To Food
- Food Defense Practices In School Nutrition Programs
- Perceptions Held By Guardians Of Elementary School Children About The Influencers And Motivators For Purchasing School Lunch Meals
- Editor’s Notes
- Perspectives Of Uk Catering Staff On Adolescents’ Food Choices At School
- Editor’s Notes
- Peer Reviewers For 2021
- Institute Of Child Nutrition Applied Research Division Spring 2021 Research Update
- Abstracts Of Child Nutrition Showcase Research Posters 2021
- Opportunities And Challenges Of Implementing Combination Steam And Convection Ovens In Mississippi School Kitchens
- Farm To School Program Activities: Food Service Response To The School Health Policies And Practices Survey 2016
- Strong Anti-Shaming Policies Are Not Related To Amount Of Unpaid School Meals
- Use of Food Rewards in Education: Time to De-implement this Practice?
- Editor’s Note
- FNS Research Corner Summary Of Research
- Procurement Of Foods In Mississippi Delta Schools
- Perceptions Of Implementation Of Universal Free Meals In The National School Lunch
- Child Nutrition Program Managers’ Evaluation Of A State Meal Planning System Guide
- Impact Of Child Nutrition Programs Offered In Schools On Daily Nutrition And Dietary Quality
- Vegetarian Menu Substitution Practices And Nutrition Professionals’ Involvement In The Foodservice Operations Of Urban Kansas Childcare Centers
Member Profiles
- Mercedes Rutherford
- Megan Schaper, SNS
- Pam Suyematsu, SNS
- Debra Timm
- Carmen Fischer
- Richard Browder
- Matthew Essner, SNS
- Deborah Carpenter
- Gail Koutroubas
- Maria Eunice, SNS
- Melissa Livesay
- Laura Bounds
- Wanda McDowell
- Stephanie Bruce
- Joshua Mathiasmeier, RD
- Laura Fails
- Jeremy Berry, SNS
- Mike Burke, SNS
- Bettina Applewhite, MS, RDN, LDN, SNS
- Anna Apoian, MPA, RD, SNS
- Lena Wilson, RD, SNS
- Keba Laird, MBA, RDN, ACSM EP-C, SNS
- Ida Daniels
- Patrice Puertollano
- Stefanie Giannini, MA, SNS
News
- Download the Official #NSBW23 Toolkit
- SNA Seeks Editor for Twice-Yearly Research Journal
- Changes to SN Magazine’s Print Schedule
- SNA Survey Shows School Meal Programs Face Critical Challenges
- You’re Imagining Things (And That’s a Good Thing)
- Apply to be a Subject Matter Expert With SNA Today!
- Share Your Excitement for #SNIC23 on Social Media
- School Meal Programs Continue to Face Operating Challenges
- Apply for a 2023 Equipment Grant from SNF
- Improve Hiring Efforts with SNA’s New Recruitment Toolkit
- SNA Advocacy Efforts: 2022 in Review
- SNF Dance Party at #LAC23
- SNA Debuts New Webinar Series, “Ideas Exchange: SN Magazine Live!”
- Are You Interested in Serving on a SNA Committee or Council?
- SNA Announces New Ad Sales Partner
- This #GivingTuesday, Share Your Support for SNF on Social Media
- Two Weeks Left to Save on #SNIC23!
- Industry Members: Engage in Critical Supply Chain Listening Sessions
- Have You Completed SNA’s Position Paper Survey?
- School Nutrition Magazine: Catering Is on the Menu!
- SNA Announces 2023 Election Slate
- SNA, USDA Urge Participation in Upcoming Surveys
- Congratulations to the 2023 FAME Awards Winners
- SN Plus: Discover Why the Time Is Right to Pursue the SNS
- #SNIC23 Pre-Con Spotlight: Local Dairy Farm Tour
- JCN&M’s Fall Issue Examines Supply Chain Impacts on School Meals
- Nominate a Colleague for SNA’s 2023 Awards
- Time is Running Out: Submit Your Session Proposal for #ANC23
- Advance Your Career with an SNF Professional Development Scholarship
- Embark on Exploration with School Nutrition Magazine
- Administration Announces New Equipment Grants
- Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week 2022
- Join USDA & SNA in Celebrating NSLW!
- SNA Debuts New Supply Chain Video
- SNA & NKH Seek Listening Session Volunteers
- SNA Commends White House School Meals Pledge
- Count Down to #NSLW22 With New Marketing Tools
- Submit an Educational Session Proposal for #ANC23
- USDA Announces New Funds for School Meal Programs
- SNF Announces $10,000 Golden Ticket Winner
- Registration Open for the 2022 School Nutrition Boot Camp
- Apply for the 2023 Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship
- SN Plus: New Technologies on the Rise
- SNF’s $10,000 Golden Ticket Raffle Is Back
- Thank you from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
- Sign The Petition: Every Child Deserves Meals at No Cost!
- SNA Important Update: National Member Dues & Processing Fee Increase
- SNA’s 2022-23 Membership Campaign Now Underway!
- The #NSLW22 Contest Is Now Open!
- Nominations Now Open for the 2023 Election
- SN Plus: Retain Your Resilience in SY2022-23
- Achieve Your Potential with School Nutrition Magazine
- Start Celebrating with the 2022-23 Promotion Calendar
- FAME Award Nominations Open Monday, Aug. 1
- Webinar Wednesdays Return with Fresh Back-to-School Content
- School Meal Supply Chain Report Spotlights Problems & Solutions
- USDA Announces SY2022-23 Reimbursement Rates
- CNR Is Here – Contact Your Legislators!
- SNA Welcomes Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act
- Sign the Petition: School Meals at No Charge
- SNA Welcomes Lori Adkins as 2022-2023 President
- SNA Releases 2022 Supply Chain Report: Staying Afloat in a Perfect Storm
- #ANC22 Kicks Off This Weekend!
- Celebrating SNA Award Winners
- USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Town Hall with SNA
- SNA Conference to Offer Solutions for SY22-23
- Support Your School Nutrition Foundation Today!
- SY2022-23: New Back-to-School Resources
- #NSLW22: School Lunch is Far Out!
- Download the ANC 2022 App
- SNA Lauds Passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act
- U.S. House discusses urgency of waivers
- Read the June/July Issue of SN Magazine
- Influence SNA’s DEIA Initiatives
- Secretary of Agriculture Announces New Framework to Transform the Food System
- Waivers Update: Remarks from the Senate Agriculture Committee Chair
- Five Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Food Allergies
- Lead the Conversation: The Role of School Meals in Hunger, Nutrition and Health
- USDA Publishes Request for Comment on LFS Cooperative Agreement Program
- White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Regional Listening Sessions Have Convened
- Fun and Easy Ways to Promote Dairy Power
- SNF Announces 2022 Equipment Grant Recipients
- USDA’s Releases Studies and Evaluations on School Nutrition for FY2022
- SNA Recognizes 2022 National Industry Member of the Year
- Don’t Miss LEAD to Succeed™ at #ANC22!
- SNA Webinars are Available at Your Fingertips!
- Read the May 2022 Issue of eSN
- SNA Celebrates 10th Anniversary of School Lunch Hero Day
- School Nutrition Association Recognizes Award Recipients
- SN Plus: Making the Most of Candidate Interviews
- Journal of Child Nutrition & Management Publishes Spring 2022 Issue
- SNA Chief of Staff Named ASAE Fellow
- USDA State-by-State Waiver Requests
- School Meal Programs in Peril
- National School Breakfast Week: March 7-11
- SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, Mar. 6-8
- SN Plus: Tips to Building Tech Confidence
- SNA Remembers Past President Phyllis Griffith
- SNA Endorses the Healthy Meal Time Act
- Final Rule: School Meal Nutrition Standards
- USDA Acknowledges School Meal Challenges in New Rule
- SNF Partners with No Kid Hungry on Supply Chain Disruptions
- Missouri Legislation Adds New Requirement to School Meal Programs
- SNA Announces Engagement of Achieve More, LLC
- Roundup of the Latest State Bills
- SNA Releases 2022 Position Paper
- SNA SVP for Government Affairs Earns Accolades
- USDA Announces SFSP Reimbursement Rate Increase
- Celebrate the New Year by Celebrating Your Colleagues: Nominate Them for an SNA Award
- The January/February Issue of School Nutrition is Here!
- USDA Announces Federal Assistance for School Meal Programs
- New Professional Development Scholarship Available from the School Nutrition Foundation
- SNA Welcomes USDA Supply Chain Funds
- What Are You Doing Over the Holiday Break?
- SNA and No Kid Hungry Hold a Virtual Roundtable to Discuss Supply Chain Disruptions
- School Meal Programs Grapple with Supply Chain Fallout
- Walk-In Coolers and Freezers Explored in New Digital Article
- Congratulations to the #NSLW21 Contest Winners
- Honor Your School Lunch Hero
- Read It Now: The Newest Issue of School Nutrition
- 2022 Election Ballot Announcement
- Upcoming DEI Webinar – Register Now!
- SNA Briefs White House & USDA on Supply Chain Challenges
- Hot Menu Trend Explored in New Digital Article
- Join our final Strive to Thrive challenge of 2021!
- Basic American Foods 33rd Annual FAME Awards Winners Announced
- Schools Go Wild for National School Lunch Week
- Deadline Approaching to Share Your Expertise
- Schools Go Wild for National School Lunch Week
- You STEPPED up—Congrats to the STEPS Third-Quarter Wellness Challenge Winners!
- Celebrate School Lunch!
- Become a Video Marketing Pro with School Nutrition Magazine
- New Supply Chain Resources from SNA
- Big Changes for SNA Awards
- Position Your School Nutrition Program for Post-Pandemic Success
- SNA Lockbox Mailing Address Change
- SNA Praises USDA for New Waiver Addressing Supply Chain Challenges
- SNA Calls for Passage of the Build Back Better Act
- SNA Welcomes Beth Wallace as 2021-2022 President
- SNA Survey: Extensive Challenges Persist into SY 2021-22
- New USDA Data Shows Impact of First Full Year of Pandemic on School Nutrition
- SNA Recognizes 2021 National Industry Member of the Year
- SNA Lauds Universal School Meals Program Act
- SNA Recognizes National Award Recipients for School Lunch Hero Day
- SNA Welcomes Biden Proposal to Expand Access to Free School Meals
- SNA Applauds USDA Waiver Announcement
- SNF Announces 2021 Equipment Grant Recipients
- New USDA Data: Fewer Meals Served, $2B Loss for School Meal Programs
- COVID-19 Waivers, Free School Meals Extended to Sept. 30
- National School Breakfast Week: March 8-12
- SNA Members to Advocate for Equal Access to School Meals
- SNF Launches LEAD to Succeed™ Initiative
- SNA Releases 2021 Position Paper
- SNA Welcomes School Meal Program Relief Funds
- SNA Survey Finds School Meal Programs’ Financial Losses Mount
- Free School Meals Extended Through SY 2020-21
- SNA Lauds House Vote to Extend Waivers
- SNA Lauds School Meal Waiver Extensions
- SNA Urges Passage of School Meal Legislation
- SNA Welcomes Reginald Ross as 2020-2021 SNA President
- SNA Calls for Summer Meals Program Waivers for SY 2020-21
- SNA Plea for COVID-19 Waiver Extensions Meets Swift USDA Response
- SNF Awarded $200K by No Kid Hungry
- SNA Urges Quick Action to Keep School Meal Programs Viable
- SNA Survey Reveals COVID-19 School Meal Trends, Financial Impacts
- SNA Urges Swift Passage of The Heroes Act
- SNA Recognizes 2020 National Industry Member of the Year
- COVID-19 School Meal Programs Benefit from SNF Grants
- SNA Announces National Award Winners for School Lunch Hero Day
- SNA and United Fresh Partner to Assist Schools with Produce Needs
- SNA Urges USDA to Restore School Meal Flexibilities
- SNF Announces Equipment Grant Recipients
- SNF Launches Initiative to Support COVID-19 School Meals
- SNA Survey Finds Schools Committed to Emergency Feeding During COVID-19 Closures
- SNA Outlines Emergency Feeding Options to Prepare for Coronavirus School Closures
- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue to Speak at SNA’s LAC
- National School Breakfast Week: March 2-6
- SNA Comments on Proposed School Meal Flexibilities
- SNA Statement on Proposed School Meal Flexibilities
- SNA Joins US Agriculture Sec. Perdue at School Nutrition Roundtable
- SNA Releases 2020 Position Paper
- 90% of Districts to Exceed School Meal Whole Grain Mandates
- School Nutrition Professionals to Taste-test Healthy Menu Options at Annual Conference
- SNA to Introduce New Board Members at ANC
- SNA’s Annual National Conference to Serve Up Healthy School Meal Solutions
- SNA Recognizes 2019 National Industry Member of the Year
- SNA Celebrates National Award Winners for School Lunch Hero Day (Fri. May 3)
- SNA Responds to School Meal Flexibilities Complaints
- 30th Annual National School Breakfast Week – March 4-8
- School Nutrition Professionals Seek Program Support & Simplification
- SNA Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
- SNA Releases 2019 Position Paper
- USDA School Meal Rule Strikes a Healthy Balance
- SNA CEO to Be Honored with FAME Award
- SNA Survey Reveals Innovative Efforts to Boost Consumption, Curb Waste in School Cafeterias
- Gay Anderson Installed as 2018-2019 SNA President
- ANC Exhibit Hall to Feature Healthy Trends for Student Meals
- Nation’s Largest School Nutrition Conference to Offer School Meal Strategies and Solutions
- SNA Announces 2018 National Industry Member of the Year
- SNA Celebrates National Award Winners for School Lunch Hero Day (Fri. May 4)
- Schools to Celebrate National School Breakfast Week (March 5-9)
- School Nutrition Professionals to Urge Congress for Support
- SNF to Honor Five National 2018 School Nutrition Heroes
- SNA Releases 2018 Position Paper
- SNA Comments on USDA School Meal Rule
- New SNA Survey Finds More Choices & Bold Flavors on School Menus
- Reps. McGovern & Davis Introduce “Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act”
- SNA Hosts Listening Session with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
- SNA Commends USDA in Supporting Practical Flexibility to Benefit School Meal Programs and Students
- SNA Comments on “School Lunch Shaming”
- School Nutrition Professionals to Call on Congress to Protect School Meals
- SNA Releases 2017 Position Paper
- SNA National Survey Reveals Increased Efforts to Promote Student Consumption of Healthy Choices
- Block Grants Would Slash Millions from School Meal Budgets and Compromise Meal Service for Students
- SNA Implores Congress to Pass a CNR Bill that Protects School Meal Programs for Students
- SNA Urges a No Vote on House CNR Substitute
- SNA Comments on House Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
- School Nutrition Professionals to Call on Congress to Increase School Meal Funding
- SNA Releases 2016 Position Paper Calling for Increased Funding for School Meal Programs
- SNA Urges Congress to Advance Child Nutrition Reauthorization
- AASA and SNA Urge Congress to Help School Meal Programs
- SNA President Shares School Cafeteria Concerns with Congress
- School Cafeteria Professionals Call on Congress to Act
- Costs of Nutrition Standards Threaten School Meal Programs
- SNA Member Testifies on Cost of Complying with School Meal Rules
- SNA Briefings to Explore Impact of School Meal Standards
- SNA Member Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee
- SNA President Testifies on School Meal Successes and Challenges
- School Nutrition Professionals Head to Capitol Hill Calling for School Meal Funding & Flexibility
- SNA Releases 2015 Position Paper Calling for Greater Funding and Flexibility for School Meal Programs
- SNA Commends Congress for Recognizing Challenges under School Meal Restrictions
- SNA Urges Support for School Meal Flexibility in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
- SNA Survey Reveals Serious Challenges with School Meal Standards
- SNA Urges Congress to Ease Financial Pressure on Schools
- School Nutrition Association Releases “State of School Nutrition 2014”
- SNA Survey Indicates Continued Challenges for School Meal Programs
- SNA President Testifies on Challenges for School Meal Programs
- School Nutrition Professionals Share Successes and Challenges of Meeting New School Meal and Snack Standards
- School Nutrition Professionals Discuss School Cafeteria Challenges at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference
- School Nutrition Association Welcomes Commitment to Support School Meal Programs
- SNA Calls on Congress to Revise School Food Regulations
- SNA Supports House FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
- SNA Welcomes USDA’s Flexibility on Pasta as a Step in the Right Direction
- Myth vs. Fact on Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act School Meals Implementation
- SNA Welcomes Recognition of the Need for Greater School Meal Flexibility
- SNA Urges White House to Listen to Struggling School Cafeteria Professionals
- Stories from the Frontlines: School Cafeteria Professionals Discuss Challenges with New Standards
- SNA to Congress and Administration: Act Now to Protect School Meal Programs
- School Cafeteria Professionals Call on Congress to Support FY15 Ag Approps Bill
- SNA Comments on Senate Child Nutrition Hearing
- SNA Requests Meeting with the First Lady and Sec. Vilsack to Discuss Challenges under School Meal Standards
- School Nutrition Association Releases “State of School Nutrition 2011”
- SNA Submits Comments on Proposed School Meal Standards
- SNA President Attends Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Signing Ceremony
- SNA Partners with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Childhood Obesity Initiative
- SNA Applauds President Obama’s Proposed $1 Billion Increase for Child Nutrition Programs
- Food Safety a Priority for School Nutrition Programs
- Dan Glickman to Receive 2010 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition
- SNA Releases 2014 Position Paper
- Grain Protein Limits for School Meals Permanently Lifted
- SNA Comments on Competitive Food Rule
- School Nutrition Association Submits Comments on Proposed Competitive Food Regulations
- School Nutrition Association Endorses the Bipartisan School Nutrition Flexibility Act
- School Nutrition Professionals Discuss New Nutrition Standards and Assess Challenges at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference
- SNA’s 2012 Back to School Trends Report: School Cafeterias Find Creative Ways to Meet Healthy New School Meal Standards
- School Nutrition Professionals Call on Congress & USDA to Provide Guidance on Growing Unpaid School Meal Burden
- School Nutrition Professionals to Discuss New School Meal Standards and Challenges at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, March 4-7, 2012
- School Nutrition Professionals Welcome Release of Final School Meal Nutrition Standards
People
- Patricia Montague, FASAE, CAE
- Arlisa Britt
- Jessica Negron-Pimentel, MPA
- Nadia Davis
- Diane Pratt-Heavner
- Cathy Schuchart
- Elena Cisneros
- Dion Dears
- Derrick White
- Terri Jackson-Butts
- Erin Cohn
- Laura Maynard
- Lindsay Lewis
- Kelsey Casselbury
- Heidi Funkhouser
- Nita Artis, CMP, DES
- Crystal Harper-Pierre, CEM
- Danielle Baron, MA, MBA, CAE
- Kevin Li
- Marcelo Esquivel
- Casie Bussink
- Shania Hess, JD, PHR
- Nate Bell
- Rhea Steele, FSAE, CAE, ODCP
- Sherry Carrigan, CAE
- Kim Watkins
- Tina Vu
- Diego Silva
- Kimberley Williams
- Kimberly Newman
- Markita Bullock
- Sara Kilkenny, CAE
- Jordan Mathalon
- Alex Martinez
- Sarah Murphy Youssef, MS
- Jennifer Lewi, MBA, CAE, ACC
- Patricia Montague, FASAE, CAE
- Patricia Alatrista
- Lynelle Johnson, LRD, SNS
- Heather Perry
- JoAnne Robinett, MSA, SNS
- Nicole Nicoloff
- Jill M. Riggs, MBA
- Ashley Powell, PhD, RD, SNS, FAND
- Cindy Jones
- Anne Leavens, SNS
- Michael Gasper, SNS
- Lori Adkins, MS, SNS, CHE
- Chris Burkhardt, SNS
- Erin Bronner, RD, SNS
- Lindsay Aguilar, RD, SNS
- Warren DeShields
- Shannon Gleave, RDN, SNS
- Chris Derico, SNS
- Donovan Lessard, MA
- Mari Brand
Recipes
- Vegetarian Brunch Burrito
- Cheesy Jalapeno Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
- Hot Cranberry Panini
- Nacho Burger
- Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Buffalo Ranch Pretzel Turkey Melt
- Pear and Turkey Panini
- Huevos Rancheros Quesadilla
- African Spicy Bean Stew
- Cherry Chipotle Chili
- Turkey Pot Pie Soup
- Potato Broccoli Soup
- Sweet Potato Bean Chili
- Bean Tostadas
- Alhambra Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
- Pinto Taco Beans
- Three-Cheese Turkey Enchiladas
- Baked Veggie Flautas
- Fajita-Style Veggies
- Candy Corn Parfait
- RIP Banana PB&J Sandwiches
- Tuna Pasta Shaker Salad
- Tuna Salad With Grapes
- Green Goblin Smoothie
- Beef Ghoul-ash
- Yummy Mummy Heads
- East African Tomato and Cucumber Salad
- Berbere Seasoning Blend
- Spicy Harissa Yogurt Dip
- Moroccan Scented Baked Beans
- African Peanut Stew
- Ham and Sweet Pineapple Rice
- Pear Slaw and BBQ Pork Sandwich
- Raspberry Jerk Pork
- Maple Sausage, Apple & Cheddar Monkey Bread
- Firecracker Pork
- Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Chickpea Granola
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Cheddar Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- Cinnabiscuit Snax with Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Dip
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Orange Sriracha Protein Bowl
- Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Overnight Oats
- BBQ Blueberry Wings
- Denver Omelet Bagel
- Tex Mex Nachos
- Peanut Butter Banana Pockets
- Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
- Summertime Sweet Pickles
- Pickled Raspberries
- Asian Quick-Pickled Vegetables
- Watermelon Rind Pickles
- Cornbread Walnut Muffins
- Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
- Tomato & Corn Hash Browns
- Sonoran Rice Bowl
- Southwest Corn and Potato Cakes
- Meatball Banh Mi
- Red Beans & Rice
- Chicken & Dumpling Soup
- Sweet Thai Boneless Wing Rice Bowl
- Pimiento Mac & Cheese
- Watermelon Barbecue Sauce
- Penne Pastalaya
- Roasted Potato and Cranberry Salad
- Roasted Tomato Soup
- Roasted Mushrooms
- Honey Roasted Delicata Squash
- Smoky BBQ Sweet Potato Salad
- Roasted Root Fries with Raspberry Drizzle
- Watermelon Salsa
- Watermelon Greek Salad
- Watermelon Rind Coleslaw
- Mango and Watermelon Salad
- Mandarin Fruit Salad
- Lemon Roasted Carrots
- Cilantro Lime Crema
- Orange Chicken Grab-and-Go Salad
- Honey Lime Fajitas
- Tater Tot Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza
- Hash Brown Potato Muffins
- Cheesy Broccoli Egg Muffins
- Creamy Sweet Heat Chicken & Waffles
- Green Eggs & Ham Potato Bowl
- Very Veggie Chipotle Chicken Bowl
- Raspberry Creamsicle Oat Bowl
- Buffalo Chicken Hash Brown Bowl
- Chimichurri Bowl
- BLT Breakfast Rice Bowl
- Pear and Bacon Flatbread
- Hummus Pizza Bread
- Luau Pizza
- Asian BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Beef Stew
- Strawberry Beet Cooler
- Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
- Barbecue Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Thai Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce
- Cucumber Tzatziki
- Cranberry-Peach Oatmeal
- Very Berry Overnight Oats
- Steel-Cut Oats with Canned Pears
- Savory Meatloaf
- Cheesy Apple Tart
- Spiced Apple Smoothie
- Apples & Spicy Peanut Butter
- Tuna Sliders
- Sweet Potato & Apple Crisp
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Canned Pear Salsa
- Flatbread Chicken Bahn Mi
- Sweet Sriracha Chili-Cheese Sauce
- Breakfast Egg Rolls
- Roasted Corn Tacos with Mango Slaw
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Beef and Broccoli
- Chicken Lo Mein
- Classic Tuna Wrap
- Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Blueberry Maple Barbecue Sauce
- Vegetable Fried Brown Rice Bowl
Resources
- 2022 Fourth Quarter State Legislative Report (January – December)
- #NSBW23 Toolkit
- 2023 Position Paper: Meals for All Fact Sheet
- 2023 Position Paper: Regulatory Burdens Fact Sheet
- 2023 Position Paper
- 2023 Position Paper: Reimbursement Rate
- 2023 Position Paper: Nutrition Standards Fact Sheet
- Wellness Reboot
- Small Districts Big Ideas – Meet up and Idea Sharing
- Planning for the School Year in a Post Waiver World – Major City Directors/Supervisors Section Meeting
- Plant-forward. Plant-based. Plant-rich. Plant-what?
- Powering a New Role Model: Tips to Building a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Kitchen
- School Chefs for Hire: Rethinking Hiring Strategies for School Nutrition
- North Carolina’s School Meals to Go – We Plan, We Pack, You Prepare
- Keys to Calculating Meal Equivalents and Using KPIs to Enhance Program Operation
- Presenting Your Program Realities to Admin and Boards
- Nurturing Nutrition in Culinary Arts Programs
- Tips and Strategies for Tackling Supply Chain Disruptions
- First Timers Session
- Solving the Procurement Puzzle
- Glossary of Key Procurement Terms
- Procurement: Understanding Buy American
- School Nutrition Procurement for School Business Officials: A Primer
- Procurement Dos and Don’ts
- SNA Chef’s Task Force Skills Lab 2022
- 2023 School Nutrition Trends Report
- Reconnecting and Rebuilding Together- District Directors/Supervisors Section Meeting -Districts with over 25,000 students
- Reconnecting and Rebuilding Together – District Directors/Supervisors Section Meeting -Districts with 10,000 to 24,999 students
- Dig in with Farm to School!
- #NSBW23 Social Media Resources
- 2023 State Legislative Calendar
- 2022-23 School Meal Mandates and Reimbursements Across the U.S.
- 2022 Third Quarter State Legislative Report (January – September)
- 2022-23 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- #NSBW23 Coloring and Activity Sheets
- #NSBW23 Marketing & PR Resources
- #NSBW23 Artwork
- SN Plus: Assert Your Authority
- SNA Member Recruitment
- 2022 Position Paper Fact Sheet: Extend Pandemic—Related Child Nutrition Waivers Through School Year (SY) 2022-23
- Advocacy Toolkit
- Membership Meet-Up Meetings | October 2022
- Video PR Resources
- Customizable PR Tools
- Talking Points
- Media and Outreach Guides
- #NSLW22 Toolkit
- Keys to Excellence
- Implementing Virtual Training in a Large School District
- Preparing for Back to School – A Panel Discussion
- From Prep to Plate: Serving Safe Special Diet School Meals
- Understanding Your Customers and Promoting Your Program to Students
- Stayin’ Alive in Today’s Competitive Marketplace
- Take the Spice Challenge!
- National School Lunch Week 2022 Activities
- Building a Resilient Team
- Learn the Fun-damentals of Fun-draising
- Creating Culturally Diverse Menus for Your Community
- Recruiting and Hiring During Uncertain Times
- Dare To Be Distinct: Reimagine Inclusive Conversations
- Town Hall: Best Practices to Minimize Supply Chain Shortages
- PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in the Cafeteria
- School Nutrition Research: Applications and Future Plans – College Section Meeting
- Culinary Demo: E S Foods
- USDA Update for State Agencies – State Agency Section Meeting-ANC 2022
- USDA Update-ANC 2022
- SN Plus: Technology in the Age of COVID
- Virtual Built the Cafeteria Star
- Promote Healthy Eating: Culinary Arts Fair
- Menu Planning for Special Diets
- Fix Your GOOGLEy eyes on this!
- Engage Your Stakeholders: Use Marketing to Tell Your Best Story!
- Communication with Purpose
- SNA Chef’s Task Force Skills Lab 2022
- Six Ways to Know If You Are Culturally and Linguistically Responsive
- Making the Case for Healthy School Meals for All
- Food Allergy Basics
- Employee Training: Old Tools, New Tricks!
- The Amazing Tour: USDA’s Menu Planning Tools and Resources
- Paradigms and Pivots: Do You Want to Change or Improve?
- Setting the PACE for the Future of School Nutrition with Marketing
- Livening up the Lunch Line: Taking Concepts from Ideation to the Tray
- SN Plus: Slay Your Way Back!
- SN Plus: Wondering About Walk-ins?
- SN Plus: Is Your Team Tech-Hesitant?
- SN Plus: Talk a Good Game
- SN Plus: Milking It For All It’s Worth
- JCN&M Contribution and Reprint Guidelines
- 2022 Position Paper Fact Sheet: Reduce Regulatory and Administrative Burdens
- 2022 Position Paper Fact Sheet: Ensure Future Nutrition Standards Are Achievable and Keep Students Eating and Enjoying School Meals
- 2022 Position Paper Fact Sheet: Expand NSLP-SBP to Offer Healthy School Meals for All Students at No Charge to Support Academic Achievement
- 2022 Position Paper Fact Sheet: Increase National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program (NSLP-SBP) Reimbursements
- Benefits of School Meals
- Cafeteria Site Visits 101
- Advocacy 101 Quick Tutorial Video Course
- School Meal Sodium Standards
- No Kid Hungry Back-to-School Resources
- Changing Certificate Levels Guide
- SNA Member Benefits Flyer
- Membership Report | July 2022
- Membership Report | June 2022
- K-12 School Opening Tracker
- SN Plus: Retain Your Resilience
- Parents: Did You Know?
- Customizable Flyers for Parents
- Sample School Nutrition Letters to the Editor (or Parents!)
- Intro to School Nutrition Presentation
- Talking Points: SNA 2022 Position Paper
- Talking Points: Food Safety
- Talking Points: General and Q&A on Controversial Issues
- Talking Points: Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Talking Points: Back to School 2022 & Supply Chain Issues
- Media Outreach Best Practices Guide
- Community Outreach Ideas
- Fine-Tuning Your Messages for Successful Media Interviews
- Media Outreach Opportunities
- Media 101 Tips Sheet
- Customizable Breakfast and Lunch Flyers
- Ventilation in Schools and Childcare Programs
- Strategies for Protecting K-12 School Staff from COVID-19
- Modifying School Spaces During Mealtimes to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
- Guidance for School Nutrition Professionals and Volunteers
- Steps for Determining Close Contact & Quarantine in K-12 Schools
- Team Nutrition COVID-19 Resources
- Food and Nutrition Service Response to COVID-19
- Summary of USDA FNS Waivers and Guidance
- Impact of COVID-19 on School Nutrition Programs: Part I
- SNA Awards Program State Toolkit
- 2017 School Nutrition Trends Report
- Promoting Your Program PowerPoint
- State Legislature Websites
- State Legislative Ethics and Lobbying Laws
- Writing Your Association Position Paper
- Advocacy Elevator Speech
- USDA School Meals Proclamation Talking Points
- State Affiliate Legislative Chairs
- Partner Research
- Institute of Child Nutrition
- ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Team Nutrition
- Tools for Schools
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- 2013-14 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2014-15 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2015-16 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2016-17 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2017-18 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2018-19 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2019-20 Meal Mandates and Reimbursements
- 2020-21 School Meal Mandates and Reimbursements Across the U.S.
- 2013 State Legislative Report (January-June)
- 2014 State Legislative Report (January-June)
- 2016 State Legislative Report (January-March)
- 2016 State Legislative Report (April-July)
- 2016 State Legislative Report (January-November)
- 2017 State Legislative Report (January-March)
- 2017 State Legislative Report (January-September)
- 2017 State Legislative Report (January-December)
- 2018 State Legislative Report (January-March)
- 2018 State Legislative Report (April-June)
- 2018 State Legislative Report (July-September)
- 2018 State Legislative Report (October-December)
- 2019 State Legislative Report (January-March)
- 2019 State Legislative Report (April-September)
- 2019 State Legislative Report (Final 2019 Report)
- 2020 State Legislative Report (January-April)
- 2020 State Legislative Report (January – July)
- 2021 State Legislative Report (January – September)
- 2021 State Legislative Report (October – December)
- 2022 State Legislative Report (January – March)
- 2022 Second Quarter State Legislative Report (April – June)
- Training Techniques for Adult Learners
- Smart Snacks/Competitive Foods Policies
- Major Allergens: The Big Nine
- Emergency Preparedness, World Health Organization and Disease Info
- No Kid Hungry Coronavirus Grant
- Grantmakers for Education
- GENYOUth Emergency Grants
- COVID-19 School Meals During Closures Across the U.S.
- Summary of Current COVID-19 Child Nutrition Program Response Nationwide Waivers
- Comparison of Usual Child Nutrition Program Provisions vs. Current Flexibilities Permitted in Response the Coronavirus
- No Kid Hungry Response to COVID-19
- Emerging Strategies and Tactics for Meal Service During School Closures
- Summary of Current COVID-19 Child Nutrition Program Response Nationwide Waivers
- Institute of Child Nutrition Best Practices in Summer Food Service Program Mini-Series
- Institute of Child Nutrition PREVENT landing page
- NEA’s Making School Meals Safe
- SAP4Kids
- FRAC’s COVID-19 Webinars
- Ensuring Access to the Child Nutrition Programs in the Event of School Closures
- Summary of School Districts and Program Providers’ Efforts to Serve Meals During School Closings
- A Resource for School Superintendents: Meeting Students’ Nutritional Needs During a Pandemic
- Increasing Drinking Water Availability in Schools
- Resources for Schools and Families During COVID-19/Coronavirus
- Boosting School Meal Participation — Tips from Districts
- Mental Health Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Teachers and Parents of K-12 Students
- Intentions and Views around COVID-19 Vaccination Among K-12 Populations: Findings from Parents, Teachers, and Principals
- Best Practice in School Nutrition Posters
- Go for a Menu Power Play with Your Student Athletes
- Leading You Through LEAD to Succeed™
- Make Your Food Photos Fantastic
- Motivating Staff Beyond “Thank You”!
- Coaching Difficult Employees with Progressive Counseling
- Interactive Wellness Fair Stations
- Happy, Healthy Teams Begin with Self-Care
- Managing USDA Foods
- Getting Wild with A La Carte: Maximizing Sales through Marketing and Menu Planning
- Exploring Bias and Diversity (Richard B. Russell Leadership Series)
- Creating the Optimum Procurement Model for School Nutrition (Major City Section Meeting)
- Innovative Menu Planning and Resources
- The Stress Club: Take Your Power Back! (Employee/Manager Section Meeting)
- Do I Have to Sit at the Peanut- Free Table?
- Take the Spice Challenge
- “Time” Management in Today’s World
- COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Preparing for the Future
- USDA Update
- Keeping Your Equipment Running After the Warranty and Beyond
- Dig in with Farm to School
- Take the Leap! Transitioning from Your School to the Central Office
- Town Hall LIVE: Rebuilding Together
- Media Management 101: What to Do When the Media Calls
- Go Beyond Food Safety with Food Defense
- Thrive as a More Inclusive Member of the Team
- Communicating the Business of Child Nutrition
- USDA Update for State Agencies (State Agency Section Meeting)
- A Food and Environmental Safety Refresher
- Build Successful Working Relationships…One Team Member at a Time
- See the Possibilities with USDA Foods
- SNA Legislative Update
- Showcasing Your Program with Turnkey Marketing
- S.L.A.Y. Your Way Back After COVID! (District Directors/Supervisors Section Meeting)
- Small Districts Writing to Win: Formulating and Writing Foodservice Equipment Specifications
- Conflict Resolution in the School Nutrition Workplace
- Free Digital Tools to Bring Your Marketing to Life
- Start Spreading the News: Change Perceptions and Promote Your School Nutrition Program
- Standardize Your Favorite Recipes
- A Deeper Dive to Becoming an IntentionalInclusionist™
- How Congress Works – Congress 101: An Insider View of Capital Hill
- Grassroots Advocacy: All Politics is Local
- Smoothing Policy Bumps
- Creating a Policy Message
- Preparing Your Message
- Legislation vs. Regulation
- Budget and Appropriations Process
- How a Bill Becomes a Law
- How to Lobby
- Local Wellness Policies
- School Meals Program Information for Parents
- Shareable Content for Social Media
- Top 10 Ways to Involve Students in Your School Nutrition Program
- Ingredients for Increased Student Engagement
- 2022-23 Promotion Calendar
- 2018 Position Paper
- 2017 Position Paper
- 2016 Position Paper
- 2015 Position Paper
- 100% School and District Membership Certificate Templates
- My Account Guide for State Leaders
- Membership Meet-Up Meetings | November 2021
- Membership Report | June 2021
- Membership Report | July 2021
- Membership Report | August 2021
- Membership Report | September 2021
- Membership Report | October 2021
- Membership Report | November 2021
- Membership Report | December 2021
- Membership Report | January 2022
- Membership Report | February 2022
- Membership Report | March 2022
- Membership Report | April 2022
- Membership Report | May 2022
- School Lunch Hero Day 2023 Logos & Artwork
- National School Breakfast Week 2023 Logos
- National School Lunch Week 2022 Logos & Artwork
- SNA Certificate in School Nutrition Program Guide
- Hosting the SNS Exam
- Star Club Promotional Templates
- 2022 Supply Chain Report: Staying Afloat in a Perfect Storm
- Dining Guide for Meals in the Classroom
- SNA Style & Branding Guides
- Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
- Learning Topics Grid
- Professional Standards Summaries
- Professional Standards Training Guidelines
- SNA Developed Professional Standards Online Training Tracking Tool
- State Affiliation Agreement & Supporting Documents
- National School Lunch Week 2022 Marketing & PR Resources
- SNS Resources
- Certificate Program Resources
- SNA Newsletter Ads
- Training Zone Resources
- SNA State CEU Approval Application Template for State Training Providers
- SNA State CEU Approval Guidelines
- Training Hours Approved by State Agency for Exhibit Hall Participation
- Content Development Guidelines for Continuing Education and Training
- State Conference CEU Tracking Grid Template
- State Planning Resources
- Sample State Association Board Orientations
- State Association Policies and Procedures
- State Association Bylaws
- Articles of Incorporation
- SNA Bylaws
- 2021-2022 At a Glance Calendar
- 2019 Position Paper
- 2020 Position Paper
- District Profile Sheet
- Tips for Inviting Media to Your Cafeteria Site Visit
- Invitation to Congress Template
- Site Visit Agenda Template
- How to Prepare a Message
- Cafeteria Visits 101 Template PowerPoint
- Cafeteria Visits Flyer
- Cafeteria Visits 101 Toolkit
- Preparing a State Legislative Position Paper
- Hiring a Lobbyist for Your State Association
- State Advocacy Presentation Template
- Good Policy: A Case Study on Vermont
- Massachusetts State House Luncheon: Bring Lunch to Your Local Policy Makers!
- State Unpaid Meals Legislation Tracking
- Unpaid Meal Charge Talking Points
- Star Club Banner Ads
- 2021 Position Paper
- Smart Snacks in Schools
- Nutrition Standards for School Meals
- SNA Public Policy Statements 2019
- Pediatrician’s Perspective
- School Nutrition Magazine Editorial Guidelines
- Leverage the Buying Power of a Co-op for Cleaner Labels and Healthier Items
- Leading the Way to Grow Breakfast Participation
- Labels Matter
- It’s Time to Talk… Chef to Chef
- Inclusion and Diversity: Appreciating Each Other’s Perspectives
- How to Wow (& Transform) Your Audience
- From the Cafeteria to the Community
- The Formula For School Nutrition Success
- Welcome ANC First Timers!
- Farm to Table: A Small District Approach to Partnerships in Nutrition
- Employee Safety: Risk Management is a Win-Win
- The Dining Room of the Future: From Cafeteria to Cool Café!
- Dealing with Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline
- Emergencies Are You Ready for the What If
- Customizing School Meals: Raising the BAR
- Building Participation and Employee Engagement
- Become A School Nutrition S.T.A.R.!
- Creative Recipes using USDA Foods Take 2
- Controlling Critical Quality Check Points in Your Procurement
- Chill Out and Prevent Temperature Abuse
- By the Numbers: Improve Your Program with USDA Research
- Buying Local on a Budget
- Employee Engagement
- Be Our Guest … Our Guest CHEF!
- At-Risk Afterschool Meals: Rebranding Supper as a “Super Snack”
- Accommodating Special Diets
- A Frothy Idea Coffee Shops Go Viral
- 2022 Position Paper
- School Meal FAQs for Parents
- Strategic Plan June 2017 Update Video
- FARE’s Recognize and Respond to Anaphylaxis Common Symptoms
- FAACT’s Food Allergy Documents & Plans for Schools
- FAACT’s Food Service Supervisors and Personnel: Best Practices
- FAACT’s Food Allergy Lunchroom Detective Club
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report March 2018
- Strategic Plan 2021-24
- SNA 2018-19 Annual Report
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report June 2018
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report Dec 2018
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report Dec 2019
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report November 2020
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report February 2021
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Report April 2021
- 2021 Supply Chain Survey Report
- 2016-2017 Annual Report
- 2016-2017 Financials
- 2017-2018 Annual Report
- December 2018 Seasonal Report
- December 2019 Seasonal Report
- July 2020 Seasonal Report
- November 2020 Seasonal Report
- April 2021 Seasonal Report
- June 2018 Seasonal Report
- March 2017 Seasonal Report
- FARE’s Food Allergy Bingo Game for Students
- FAACT’s Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
- FAACT’s Food Allergy Lunchroom Detective Club
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tree Top
- TITAN-A LINQ Solution
- Tetra Pak, Inc.
- StarKist
- Sunkist Foodservice
- School Food Handler’s
- Ripple Foods
- PepsiCo Foodservice
- Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service
- Maverick Snacks
- Land O’Lakes
- J&J Snack Foods
- Cool Tropics
- Horizon Software International
- Cargill
- Historical NSLP and SBP Participation Tracking
- 2018 School Nutrition Operations Report
- 2019 School Nutrition Trends Report
- Impact of COVID-19 on the School Nutrition Industry
- Impact of COVID-19 on School Nutrition Programs: Part II
- Impact of COVID-19 on School Nutrition Programs: Back to School 2020 Report
- School Meals Served and Reimbursements During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- SNA 2022 Research Agenda
- Back to School 2021 Report
- 2020 Compensation & Benefits Report
- State Leader Calls
- Policy Update: Edition No. 70 – June 18, 2021
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