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Final Rule: School Meal Nutrition Standards
On February 4, the USDA announced a Final Rule establishing new, temporary milk, grain and sodium standards for school meals for…
USDA Acknowledges School Meal Challenges in New Rule
SNA praised USDA for recognizing tremendous challenges facing school meal programs in its release of transitional nutrition standards through SY 2023/24. SNA is urging Congress to provide additional support by authorizing child nutrition waiver extensions through SY 2022/23.
SNF Partners with No Kid Hungry on Supply Chain Disruptions
As school meal programs nationwide face cancelled orders, shortages of foods and supplies, and labor challenges, the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and No Kid Hungry are teaming up to help school nutrition professionals manage persistent supply chain disruptions.
Missouri Legislation Adds New Requirement to School Meal Programs
Missouri state Representative Robert Sauls has introduced a new bill requiring schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program…
SNA Announces Engagement of Achieve More, LLC
Over the past several years SNA has worked toward creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for our members…
Roundup of the Latest State Bills
SNA’s Government Affairs team monitors legislative activity in Congress and initiatives by the USDA as it pertains to school meals. Below…
SNA Releases 2022 Position Paper
SNA is calling on Congress to immediately extend pandemic child nutrition waivers through School Year (SY) 2022/23 and take steps to permanently support school meal programs severely impacted by supply chain, financial and regulatory challenges.
SNA SVP for Government Affairs Earns Accolades
Cathy Schuchart, SNA’s Staff Vice President of Government Affairs and Media Relations, has been named by Association TRENDS as a…
USDA Announces SFSP Reimbursement Rate Increase
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a substantial increase to Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimbursement rates, effective…
Celebrate the New Year by Celebrating Your Colleagues: Nominate Them for an SNA Award
Have you heard? It’s now easier than ever to nominate a school nutrition colleague for an SNA Award! Every year,…
The January/February Issue of School Nutrition is Here!
It’s a new year—and that means it’s time for School Nutrition magazine’s annual personal development issue! Make 2022 the year…
USDA Announces Federal Assistance for School Meal Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $1.5 billion for school meal programs through USDA’s Commodity…