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Press Release

SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, Mar. 6-8

March 1, 2022

Nearly 700 school nutrition professionals will attend LAC and urge Congress to extend pandemic child nutrition waivers.


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Equipment & Technology, SNA News

SN Plus: Tips to Building Tech Confidence

February 22, 2022

Is the efficiency, potential and overall success of your school nutrition operations being held back by staff who resist adopting…


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SNA News

SNA Remembers Past President Phyllis Griffith

February 17, 2022

The аIJʿª½±½á¹û is sad to announce the passing of Phyllis Margaret (Horning) Griffith (September 29, 1932-February 12, 2022),…


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Advocacy & Policy, Child Nutrition Programs, SNA News

SNA Endorses the Healthy Meal Time Act

February 9, 2022

U.S. Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) has introduced legislation that requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on scheduling and time…


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School Meal Regulations, SNA News

Final Rule: School Meal Nutrition Standards

February 4, 2022

On February 4, the USDA announced a Final Rule establishing new, temporary milk, grain and sodium standards for school meals for…


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Press Release

USDA Acknowledges School Meal Challenges in New Rule

February 4, 2022

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. 


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Press Release

SNF Partners with No Kid Hungry on Supply Chain Disruptions

January 25, 2022

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.  


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Advocacy & Policy, Legislation

Missouri Legislation Adds New Requirement to School Meal Programs

January 18, 2022

Missouri state Representative Robert Sauls has introduced a new bill requiring schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program…


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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA), SNA News

SNA Announces Engagement of Achieve More, LLC

January 12, 2022

Over the past several years SNA has worked toward creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for our members…


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Legislation, SNA News

Roundup of the Latest State Bills

January 12, 2022

SNA’s Government Affairs team monitors legislative activity in Congress and initiatives by the USDA as it pertains to school meals. Below…


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Press Release

SNA Releases 2022 Position Paper

January 10, 2022

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. 


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SNA News

SNA SVP for Government Affairs Earns Accolades

January 7, 2022

Cathy Schuchart, SNA’s Staff Vice President of Government Affairs and Media Relations, has been named by Association TRENDS as a…


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