Summer is flying by, and a new school year will be here before you know it—and isn’t it always great to head into a new school year with a renewed sense of purpose? With the feeling that you can overcome any challenge thrown your way? With a reminder of why you do the work you do? We’re hoping you can find all of that in the pages of this most recent issue of School Nutrition. We’re exploring the many ways professionals like you, as well as the students you feed, rise to some pretty incredible challenges, drawing on the resources at their disposal and their own ingenuity along the way. We think you’ll agree it’s pretty motivating to read! You’ll find this valuable insight in our July/August issue highlighting these topics:
Meet SNA President Stephanie Dillard: Stephanie Dillard, Child Nutrition Director for Enterprise City Schools in Alabama, steps up as SNA’s new president for the 2025-2026 year, bringing with her a passion for drawing out the volunteer spirit in those around her and challenging everyone to step outside their comfort zone in both big and small ways. Get to know Stephanie, what she brings to SNA, and what her vision is for the year ahead.
Student Chefs Compete for Liftoff: Students from 10 schools took part in the 10th annual HUNCH Culinary Challenge, a prestigious food and science competition that tasked them with preparing an out-of-this-world pasta dish that could potentially be served to astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Students had to consider not only taste but also nutritional standards based on changes to the human body in outer space.
National Award Recipients: What’s Their Why?: Even though school nutrition professionals are united by a common mission—feeding students—their individual motivations might be unique and deeply personal. Get to know what drives the four recipients of this year’s SNA membership award winners: Jennifer Gordon, National Director of the Year; Debbie Lehne, National Manager of the Year; Javonte Johnson, National Employee of the Year; and Gayle Swain, National Industry Member of the Year.
Food Focus: On a Roll with Grab-and-Go Wraps: Versatile and easy to eat, wraps make a great choice for any time of day, whether it’s for lunch, breakfast, or a filling snack. Get all the tips and tricks for preparing wraps for a crowd and experimenting with different ingredients, flavors, and textures for the perfect handheld kid-friendly creation.
Click here to read School Nutrition’s July/August 2025 issue to discover all of these articles, and more!
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